Best Mountain Bikes
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.
Credit: David Clock
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 trail bikes, top 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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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 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 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...Best Picks in Best Mountain Bikes
Electric Mountain Bikes
We put the best electric mountain bikes to the test, riding them side-by-side to find the best in our detailed...
Trail Mountain Bikes
In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? We constantly search for new, compelling models to purchase...
Budget Mountain Bikes
In search of a budget mountain bike? We're constantly testing new, intriguing models and looking out for outstanding...
Gravel Bikes
On the hunt for a new gravel bike? After researching the top options on the market, we bought 8 models for this...
10 Top Mountain Bikes
We're always searching for the best new mountain bikes. After researching the latest and greatest models on the...
Fat Bikes
In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We've spent years...
Hardtail Bikes
We conducted a mind-numbing amount of research to identify the most compelling hardtail mountain bikes available...Recent Product Reviews in Best Mountain Bikes
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Amflow PL Carbon Pro Review
Once in a while, an industry disruptor comes along and shakes up the playing field. Avinox is exactly that in the...
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Ride1Up TrailRush Review
Ride1Up does it again, bringing a high-quality e-bike to market at a price that floors the competition. A Brose...
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Santa Cruz Hightower 90 Review
The latest Hightower leans away from the Swiss Army versatility of the past model and picks up a bit more bravado. The...
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The Co-op DRT 1.3 is a hardtail mountain bike with modern geometry and a sensible build at an attractive price point...
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Van Rysel GRVL AF 2 Apex Review
The Van Rysel GRVL AF 2 APEX is an excellent way to get a taste of gravel biking with comfortable, stable geometry and...
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Ibis Ripmo V3 GX AXS Review
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