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 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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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...
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...
Trail Mountain Bikes
In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? We constantly search for new, compelling models to purchase...
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...Best Mountain Bike Reviews Learning Center
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...Recent Gear Reviews in Best Mountain Bike Reviews
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Ibis Oso 1.1 Review
The second iteration of the Ibis Oso brings minor changes to the spec, but a huge change to the price tag. With 155mm...
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Santa Cruz Vala R Review
The Vala is different in many ways. It's the brands first 4-bar suspension bike and their first bike to use a Bosch...
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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
The heavy hitter from Ibis is back for V3. The new Ripmo has enormous shoes to fill and no shortage of competition...
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Canyon Dude CF 7 Review
The Canyon Dude CF 7 is a quality, carbon-framed fat bike offered at a reasonable price. The carbon frame is not only...
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Fezzari Kings Peak Comp Review
The Fezzari Kings Peak Comp is an impressively well-rounded fat bike with a frame design that makes it a versatile...
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YT Izzo Core 4 Review
The YT Izzo Core 4 doesn't fit the typical trail bike mold. This 27.5 lb carbon 29er has 130mm of travel front and...
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Canyon Grail CF SL 7 AXS Review
The Canyon Grail CF SL 7 AXS provides a quick and nimble way to dice up the road or trail. With consumer-direct...
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Trek Roscoe 7 Review
The Trek Roscoe 7 is an adaptable and well-rounded hardtail mountain bike that is competent in most of situations...
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Norco Fluid FS 4 Review
The Norco Fluid FS 4 is a ripping trail bike at an outstanding price point. This rad singletrack slayer delivers a...
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Marin Rift Zone 29 2 Review
The Marin Rift Zone 29 2 is an affordable short travel trail bike that would make an excellent daily driver. This...
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Commencal Meta HT AM Essential Review
The Commencal Meta HT AM Essential is one of the most fun hardtails we've ever tested. This bike handles whatever you...
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Marin Pine Mountain 2 Review
The redesigned Marin Pine Mountain 2 is a supremely versatile bike that is comfortable in many situations. This steel...
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