SB140 LR T4 XX TRANSMISSION

It's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. The biggest contributors are typical trail-width tires and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 15.6 gear inches. It’s about as easy as it gets in its peer group — easier than roughly ~96% of similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

For suspension control, it lands at 8/10. Category: “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because there's about 88 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 649 mm of forward stretch to the bar (extreme). Expect a lean angle around 35 degrees.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier; Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Ultra Smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~35°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 82% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 11% of them. Quick reference: €10.200 listed versus about €5.600 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.