Bike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 200 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 99 posts to rank the best Bike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/indianbikes, r/ebikes, r/CargoBike. Top-rated brands include Trek (4.3/5), Honda (4.8/5), Kawasaki (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews200
Subreddits41
Posts99
Brands64
Products59
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#1
Trek
4.3
(23)
"We got him a Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 size small."
"I would go for a 27.5" hard tail MTB."
"My Trek Checkpoint ALR5 was on sale last spring for 2k."
"I bought a trek checkpoint sl5 gen 2 for $2400 and I absolutely love it."
"The Trek Marlin 7 is a great all-rounder."
"I think Trek currently has the Marlin 5 Gen 2 on sale for $549."
"Trek are the only real options."
"I found my Trek Checkpoint to be great."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"A Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 could be a very good option."
#2
Honda
4.8
(16)
"Honda Rebel or Shadow."
"If you are average build or bigger I’d recommend a shadow 750."
"I like my 2015 CB500f Honda."
"Honda CB500f yea naked bikes are sexy!"
"Honda rebel all day."
"I love my '17 Honda CB 500X."
"Used Honda CB500X with a good set of tyres on it."
"Classic beginners bikes."
"I got a cb125f and is an incredible bike."
"Honda everyday of the week."
#3
Kawasaki
4.3
(12)
"Kawasaki Vulcan s or eliminator, Yamaha bolt."
"Ninja 400 is regarded as the best beginner bike."
"Ninja 400 is the go to."
"Ninja 400 hands down if you want a sportbike."
"Versys 650 or V-Strom 650."
"A Lams Vstrom 650."
"The current/new generation Kawasaki Eliminators is a great choice."
"Versus 650 was my first bike."
"Another great option."
"A low seat version of the ninja 400 and weighs less than 400lbs."
#4
Royal Enfield
4.5
(8)
"I adore it."
"Himalayan definitely."
"Himalayn 4sure"
"Himalayan"
"It's such a comfortable bike!"
"It's such a sweet bike and it seems to run even better since I passed 2000 miles"
"Probably better suited to smaller riders"
"I do know it‘s a bit under powered for hills."
#5
Aventon
4.9
(7)
"Wife is very happy, and it’s very capable."
"I have an Aventon Pace 500.2 and commute to work 25 miles one way on one battery."
"The Aventon Pace is a great bike."
"The Aventon Pace is a great bike."
"Aventon Level 2, great commuter."
"Aventon Level 2."
"Both the Aventon Level 2 and Ride 1Up 700 are great options."
#6
KTM
4.4
(7)
"The new Black Duke 250 with eyes closed!"
"Duke 250 : The easiest recommendation and a no-brainer."
"KTM Duke 250, it's a no brainer!"
"Just wait for the new KTM ADV 390."
"Duke 390."
"Upcoming KTM adv 390, if they work on the suspension."
"The Duke 390 is really nice."
#7
Surly
4.4
(7)
"Surly Long Haul Trucker springs to mind."
"Personally I’d get a used Surly."
"Built like a tank for carrying heavy loads."
"Surly Karate Monkey is the prototype."
"Surly Karate Monkey is the prototype."
"Surly offers several steel bikes within your budget."
"Surly bikes for me, sobrang versatile ng bikes."
#8
Tern
4.7
(6)
"The simple answer is - get a Tern!"
"On your list, the tern or the globe hands down."
"Tern bikes are well made."
"Tern all the way."
"I’m fan of Tern. Their bikes are pretty."
"The only knock I’ve ever really heard on Tern is the price point."
#9
Liv
4.8
(5)
"+1 sa liv devote."
"Got this for my wife."
"I found Liv bikes to be petite-friendly as they’re designed for women and have xxs/xs frames."
"I would recommend Liv, which is Giant's sub-brand targeted towards women-specific geometry."
"Liv or Salsa."
#10
Salsa
4.8
(4)
"Salsa for the win."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"Salsa 🌶️"
"You can also consider salsa journeyer."
#11
Yamaha
4.5
(4)
"Yamaha Crosscore RC $1200 on sale from $3000. Free extra battery."
"Check out the Yamaha CrossCore RC - retailing for $1199+ tax w free extra battery."
"R15 is really good, proper sports bike, very capable, any angle u look you will see quality and thought."
"Free battery, 5 year warranty."
#12
Ozark Trail
4.5
(4)
"I went with the Ozark G1 and my wife and I both really like them."
"My gf and I both have Ozark Trail G1 bikes. But fr they are great."
"+1 for the Ozark trail gravel bike."
"Check out the Ozark Trail at Walmart."
#13
Giant
4.5
(4)
"I ride a Giant Revolt and am very very happy with her!"
"I recently ordered the Giant Revolt."
"If I had to choose between the 2 options though, I’d go with Giant."
"Get a Giant or Trek though"
#14
e-bike
3.8
(4)
"I can wear casual clothes on the e-bike whereas I get suited up in my bike gear."
"$1500 can get you a pretty damn good ebike."
"I bought an e-bike and started riding to work every day."
"I barely got any exercise on an e-bike."
#15
Cube
5.0
(3)
"In europe cube is no brainer, incredible value."
"Personally I would go w the cube - I have one and like it a lot!"
"Highly recommend Adrenalin store Lörrach. They sell the whole CUBE catalog."
#16
Ripley
5.0
(3)
"Grab the Ripley AF while it's still on sale"
"Love my Ripmo"
"An insane value right now"
#17
Ibis
5.0
(3)
"Solid platform"
"Phenomenal bike"
"I rode an Enduro bike (Ibis Ripmo) and it works incredibly well."
#18
YBR
4.7
(3)
"Hands down."
"Best option."
"The only downside is it's underpowered."
#19
Madsen
4.3
(3)
"It is the best!! For your littlest ones I’d recommend adapting the belts to add a five point harness."
"Madsen Cycles is a great option for more kids."
"Madsen is one of the more affordable options and can fit 4 kids."
#20
Kona
4.0
(3)
"I'd get something like the Kona unit x."
"At $500 I’d look for a used fully rigid 650b or 26” wheel mountain bike."
"How about a Kona Unit? Comes with a steel fork."
#21
Ronin
3.3
(3)
"Avenger or ronin."
"Ronin (if you're okay with less power)"
"Ronin is better than hunter as a bike but waaaay worse in service"
#22
Guardian
5.0
(2)
"We bought a Guardian for our daughter and are super happy with the purchase."
"Build quality is great."
#23
Strider
5.0
(2)
"For balance bile, Strider for sure!"
"Balance bike brands that I see recommended the most are strider, guardian, and woom."
#24
Epic
5.0
(2)
"Such a great bike."
"It's been great to me."
#25
Gazelle
5.0
(2)
"I got a Gazelle and it's fantastic - super comfy ride."
"I have a gazelle and it’s great."
#26
Triban
5.0
(2)
"It's also an aluminum frame and a similar or cheaper price point."
"I would have highly recommend."
#27
Frog
4.5
(2)
"I would definitely recommend a good quality frogg bike."
"Frog bikes are what I’d recommend."
#28
Bullitt
4.5
(2)
"My Bullitt is the best for carrying a dog."
"Bullitt or omnium."
#29
Kawasaki Ninja 500
4.5
(2)
"It's by far the most fun bike on that list."
"Kawasaki ninja 500 is cheap and forgiving."
#30
Load 75
4.5
(2)
"It rides like a dream and the suspension absorbs a lot so the ride is very comfortable."
"The turning radius is big, but the suspension is pretty good."
#31
Prevelo
4.5
(2)
"It's a great bike and worth the price."
"I'd be looking at Woom or Prevelo instead of Guardian."
#32
Urban Arrow
4.5
(2)
"Urban arrow all the way here..Fit 4 when young and squeezes four when older."
"I would recommend buying an expensive bike and reselling it after."
#33
Fairlight
4.5
(2)
"Fairlight Secan 3.0 Haven't seem a bad word said about them."
"If I was in the market I would go for the new Fairlight Secan 3.0."
#34
Jamis
4.5
(2)
"I Have a 2019 Jami’s Renegade in steel and it’s been a solid bike for me."
"I really like the James renegade. The steel version has some good components on it"
#35
Honda CB500X
4.5
(2)
"I rented one in Thailand recently and it was so excellent."
"Would buy one if I was a beginner because it was a pleasure to ride."
#36
Norco
4.5
(2)
"The norco torrent is also on sale - there's an aluminum and a steel version, both rip."
"Jenson USA has Norco Torrent from 2023 on clearance."
#37
Poseidon
4.5
(2)
"Poseidon Ambition X is what I would buy if you're in the US."
"Poseidon Redwood will run you under $600 with hybrid hydronic brakes!"
#38
Specialized
4.5
(2)
"Specialized Roll 2.0 got mine for $350."
"The Specialized Rockhopper is one I’m considering."
#39
Specialized Sirrus
4.0
(2)
"I'd get a Specialized Sirrus 1.0. Should be $400 to $500 brand new."
"Check Marketplace for Specialized Sirrus and Cannondale Quick."
#40
REI
4.0
(2)
"I like Co-Op bikes, I bought my son their 20" mountain bike a few years ago and its been great."
"They won’t be the most spectacular bikes in the world, but they have a lot of bang for the buck."
#41
Canyon
4.0
(2)
"Canyon Bikes is having sales."
"Think Van Rysel (or even Btwin!) Canyon, Rose (if in Europe), Orro in the UK."
#42
Spiker
4.0
(2)
"Lost 1 (one) spike in 5-5 years of usin these tires."
"It has great traction on ice, frozen snow"
#43
Honda SP160
4.0
(2)
"According to me these bikes have good pelion seat and comfortable to ride in city traffic."
"Under 1.5 Lacs, I will recommend: Honda SP160"
#44
TVS Ronin
3.5
(2)
"Sounds like a good choice for comfort pillion riding experience and good looks"
"Only concern is its looks. Too polarising! Love it or hate it."
#45
Cult
3.5
(2)
"I'd say if you can spend more buy a Cult Juvi 16 or Fit Misfit 16."
"We don’t recommend anything from collective as it’s from the same stable as mafia, they’re cheaply made Chinese kit bikes."
#46
Vanmoof
3.0
(2)
"Vanmoofs are pretty high end, so not a horrible amount if money."
"I would rent it for a month to see if you can make a van moof work for food delivery."
#47
Specialized Diverge E5
5.0
(1)
"Diverge E5."
#48
Chisel
5.0
(1)
"This is the way, chisel with 2 wheelsets can do everything between enduro and gravel."
#49
Ventum GS1
5.0
(1)
"Ventum GS1 & Lauf Seigla are my favorites."
#50
Sklar PBJ
5.0
(1)
"The new Sklar PBJ seems like exactly what you’re looking for."
#51
Alloy
5.0
(1)
"Such a rad bike"
#52
Cannondale Quick 5
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Cannondale Quick 5 new from Melbourne Cycles in Clifton Hill (~$500). It’s a hybrid and has enough gears for hills etc."
#53
Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4
5.0
(1)
"What about a new Specialized Allez Sport or new Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4?"
#54
Specialized Allez Sport
5.0
(1)
"What about a new Specialized Allez Sport or new Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4?"
#55
PW 50
5.0
(1)
"A stacyc or a PW50 would probably be your 2 best options."
#56
Stacyc
5.0
(1)
"A stacyc or a PW50 would probably be your 2 best options."
#57
Kink Switch
5.0
(1)
"Kink switch if ur new or kink Williams if u want something heavy duty."
#58
Izzo
5.0
(1)
"Best bang for your buck will be the Izzo if you can get it."
#59
Suzuki Hayabusa
5.0
(1)
"Hayabusa, zx12r, zx14r something along those lines."
#60
Kona Libre
5.0
(1)
"Bought a kona libre on sale last year and love it."
#61
Polygon
4.0
(1)
"If it’s gonna last me the next decade plus."
#62
Kawasaki Ninja 650
4.0
(1)
"Ninja 650 is basically a touring bike disguised as a sportbike."
#63
Honda CBR650R
4.0
(1)
"Cbr 650r or ninja 650 are both comfortable options."
#64
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Walmart has gravel bike that's about $200."
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