Best Mountain Bike Reviews
Our mountain bike experts have tested bike from Santa Cruz, Specialized, Ibis, YT, Canyon, and more.
The Yeti SB5.5 and Santa Cruz Bronson are both bosses on the climbs, the Yeti smashing technical climbs and the Santa Cruz busting up the smooth ones.
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With so many brands, models, and styles to choose from, finding a new mountain bike can be a daunting task. Lucky for you, we’ve been testing the best trail bikes, hardtails, eMTBs, fat bikes, and gravel bikes for years. Unlike other review sites, we pay for the bikes we test, so you can be sure we aren’t being swayed by the manufacturers. Once you’ve found your perfect bike, we’ve got complete reviews of accessories and components to get you out on the trail safely and in style.
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10 Best Mountain Bikes of 2022
We're always searching for the best new mountain bikes. After researching the latest and greatest models on the...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes of 2022
In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? After researching the best models on the market, we bought the...
Best Hardtail Mountain Bike of 2022
We conducted a mind-numbing amount of research to identify the most compelling hardtail mountain bikes available...
Best Mountain Bikes Under $3000
Are you looking for a new mountain bike that costs $3000 or less? We researched the best budget-friendly...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes of 2022
Looking for an affordable mountain bike? After researching the best budget-friendly models we selected 5 of the most...
Best Fat Bike of 2022
In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We researched the best...
Best Gravel Bikes of 2022
Are you looking for a new gravel bike? After researching the top options on the market, we bought 7 models for this...
Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2022
We put six of the best electric mountain bikes to the test, riding them side-by-side to find the best in our detailed...Recent Gear Reviews in Best Mountain Bike Reviews
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Fezzari Shafer AL Review
This affordable aluminum-framed model is a versatile and approachable gateway to gravel riding. With a reasonable...
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Polygon Siskiu T8 Review
An excellent mid-travel trail bike with a build and performance that far exceeds the asking price. This affordable...
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Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Review
The updated version of our favorite electric bike with a new motor, mixed wheels, and highly adjustable geometry. It...
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Commencal Meta Power TR Ride Review
A budget-friendly upper-mid travel eMTB with a versatile but hard-charging performance. This long and slack bike rips...
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Santa Cruz Stigmata Carbon CC Rival Review
This bike earned top honors for its versatile and well-rounded performance, lightweight, and balanced ride quality...
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Polygon Siskiu D7 Review
A surprisingly capable and versatile entry-level short travel trail bike at a very reasonable price. This bike is a...Best Mountain Bike Reviews Learning Center
How to Select the Right Mountain Bike
Every year we research hundreds of mountain bikes and ride thousands of miles to test dozens of them head-to-head...
How to Choose a Gravel Bike
In recent years, gravel biking has exploded in popularity and is one of the fastest-growing parts of the cycling...
How To Choose a Fat Bike
Interested in purchasing a fat bike? There's a lot to consider when searching for a new ride and we hope this buying...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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