Best full suspension bike on Reddit
254 reviews from r/MTB, r/mountainbiking, r/whichbike
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#1
Ibis
4.8
(34)
"Another Ibis Ripley owner here. It's a great frame."
"I 3rd the Ripley!!"
"An absolute Billy goat on climbs."
"Ripley, ripmo or one of the Canfields or revels."
"Ripley climbs ever so slightly better than the Ripmo."
"That Ripley is serious mountain goat, it just loves to climb."
"Ripley."
"Ripmo carbon 🤘 is what I ride."
"Ibis Ripley, pivot bikes in general all climbs particularly good."
"+1 for the Ripley."
#2
Specialized
4.5
(22)
"EPIC EVO"
"Specialized Epic Evo is a climbing machine"
"When I climb I feel like the bike wants to fly."
"I switched to a 2016 Specialized Enduro 27.5 that was a comfy all-round climber and even better on the tech stuff."
"Is just the best climber of any full sus."
"Epic Evo for speed; Tallboy for comfort."
"100% Specialized Stumpjumper."
"Specialized has sales on the SJ Evo the alloy comp model is around 3k."
"You can get a specialized status 140 or 160 for 2,250 rn."
"I paid $3500 total in October for a 2018 stumpjumper carbon with carbon frame and wheels."
#3
Trek
4.6
(16)
"Trek super caliber is a great deal with great climbing."
"Trek supercaliber"
"My climbing times now match my previous times on my head tail."
"The Supercaliber is a superb climber - and descends beautifully."
"Climbs like a goat, rides like a dream."
"Crushes climbs and descents."
"I love my ex 8 it’s a great bike!"
"I've got a trek Fuel and absolutely love it. Its a beast!"
"I can personally vouch that the fuel ex 9.7 is fucking rad."
"Trek fuel ex is hard to beat."
#4
Giant
4.6
(16)
"Such a well balanced bike and makes tech climbs look easy."
"I climb best on Trance in techy terrain."
"I picked up a giant trance x 29 in august for 2,300."
"I have a Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 trail bike."
"Giant trance x 29."
"It has gone up in price ($3650), but would certainly buy it again at the price it is today."
"2020 Giant Stance 29 1 went live on the site today for $1800."
"Absolutely loving it."
"Literally any of the above or other manufacturers."
"Giant Stance is probably going to be the best bang for your buck."
#5
YT
4.5
(16)
"YT Jeffsy all day."
"My YT Izzo climbs like a champ and is great on the flow trails we have here."
"Yt jeffsy"
"I just bought a YT Capra core 2 for 3k USD."
"Check out YT Jeffsy. They might have a build in that range."
"I highly suggest the YT Jeffsy. The parts you get for the price are unbeatable."
"I absolutely love mine. They are the best bang for your buck bikes that I could find."
"Literally any of the above or other manufacturers."
"I use YT izzo, first I didn’t like how climb on YT, but then... I almost happy."
"Loving my YT Jeffsy for a generalist rider."
#6
Transition
4.7
(15)
"Transition Spur."
"Transition Spur, very lively on climbs."
"Recently got a transition spur and absolutely love it."
"The Transition Spur is killer."
"I think a transition spur would be right up your alley."
"I recently got a transition spur and it climbs incredibly well."
"My transition Spur is great at climbing…. And descending."
"Transition Smuggler. Phenomenal all around."
"I’d highly recommend a transition over a stump jumper."
"I have a Transition Scout and I love it."
#7
Scott
4.5
(15)
"Scott Spark or Genius."
"Scott Spark would be my first choice. The bike climbs sooooooooo good!"
"Amazingly light, nimble, great climbing bike!"
"My money would go on a Scott spark."
"Scott spark is what you are after."
"With racing wheels, it weighs in at 21.5lbs with a dropper. It’s an absolute goat on the climbs and rips the descents too!"
"I love my Scott Spark RC for it."
"Scott Spark, you can lock out the suspect on the handlebar."
"Scott spark and enter in xc races"
"Scott spark."
#8
Orbea
4.4
(14)
"Climbs like a rocket."
"Orbea Oiz seems to come out as the best climber."
"Orbea Oiz."
"No complaints about my Orbea Oiz."
"I’ve got an Orbea Occam H30 that I’m absolutely in love with."
"Orbea oiz, found my 2022 h10 tr for 3600. Loving it so far."
"It’s great climbing."
"Orbea oiz."
"Orbea oiz."
"Orbea occam or norco fluid."
#9
Norco
4.5
(13)
"Norco Optic is a fantastic climber AND will still rock the downhills."
"Amazing climber."
"Have a look at Norco Optics. Love mine."
"Check out the Norco fluid"
"Norco fluid is pretty sweet."
"Definitely the Norco"
"If you can afford the $400 more upgrade to the Fluid FS1, it would be worth it. The components are significantly better."
"I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2023 Norco Optic."
"I can confirm it goes both uphill, and downhill."
"Norco Fluid FS 1?"
#10
Santa Cruz
4.7
(11)
"Blur"
"Is the right answer."
"Climbed so effortlessly."
"Santa Cruz Blur.. I see some folks mentioning the Tallboy but Blur by no comparison is a much better climbing bike."
"It rocks the techy climbs."
"I enjoy climbing on my Santa Cruz Hightower, and now I’m loving heading downhill even more"
"Santa Cruz Blur"
"6'7" and running the XXL Santa Cruz Hightower LT. Great Bike for that size"
"Santa Cruz Blur is a pretty safe choice"
"Santa cruz 5010 is a good all-around bike."
#11
Yeti
4.9
(9)
"It can climb and descend well."
"The switch infinity thing is amazing."
"Yeti SB130 lunch ride"
"Yeti SB120 for sure."
"I love it! It climbs well."
"Check out the Yeti SBxxx, Ibis Ripxx and, Pivot Shadowcat."
"Yeti 120-140….150-165 if you like downhill too."
"Yetis climb super well!"
"Just ordered a sb140 trail not LR."
#12
Marin
4.2
(10)
"I'm gonna throw in the Marin Rift Zone 1."
"Marin Rift Zone 2."
"An affordable choice would be the Marin Rift Zone 3 29. Climbs really well even with stock config."
"Picked up the '23 Marin Alpine Trail XR for 2,300."
"Marin rift zone 2!"
"I recommend the Marin Rift Zone."
"The Marin Rift Zone is an interesting option."
"Solid option in that range."
"The Marin Rift Zone 2 was steeply discounted a few days ago to $1300"
"He could get a Marin Hawk Hill 2 in that range. Decent components and pretty versatile geometry"
#13
Canyon
4.6
(9)
"Rips uphill man."
"That thing climbs like a hardtail."
"Canyon has a bunch of models in your price range, personally out of those I'd probably go with Neuron 6."
"I got a canyon neuron 6 recently and it has great components for the price point."
"Came across Canyon Neuron 6.0 and pulled the trigger when they were on sale for $1799."
"Neuron got that downcountry geo and it's cheap too."
"Canyon has a bunch of models in your price range, personally out of those I'd probably go with Neuron 6."
"I went from a 10yr old Trek hardtail to a Canyon Neuron 6."
"Canyon neuron AL 7.0."
#14
Vitus
4.7
(7)
"Vitus Mythique VRX."
"If you want carbon, nothings going to beat the vitus."
"Vitus anyday"
"VITUS FTW! Look for the pinkbike reviews on, I believe it was deemed 'best budget bike of 2020'"
"Check out their new Mythique. A bit more travel but probably gives you the most for your money in your price range."
"I have a 23 Vitus mythique that climbs like a burned ass monkey."
"Get on the vitus 🤙"
#15
Pivot
4.5
(6)
"Pivot is probably one of the best climbing MTBs out there."
"Pivot Mach"
"My Mach 4 handles everything I can throw at it and it climbs like a dream."
"Pivot Mach 4 SL, 115 or 105 flip chip capability."
"Pivot Trail 429 is what I ride, great climber."
"Pivot 429."
#16
Fezzari
5.0
(4)
"It’s lightweight and the suspension locks out."
"Fezzari Delano Peak, carbon frame, 150/130."
"Please check out fezzari Delano peak as well."
"I went with a Fezzari Delano Peak. It is out of your price range but they do have other models at or under 2k."
#17
Revel
5.0
(4)
"My Revel Rail climbs like a mountain goat."
"Revel for sure."
"Revel Rascal. Thank me later."
"Revel Ranger is my go to big day bike."
#18
Spot
5.0
(4)
"For absolute Billy goat climbing, the Spot Mayhem. Fantastic bike."
"Spot makes some bikes that are great climbers. Either the mayhem if you want more travel."
"Spot bikes climb very well."
"I’m personally a big fan of their “living link” suspension."
#19
Banshee
4.7
(3)
"Banshee phantom"
"One of the best deals on a new bike I can find right now."
"Banshee Phantom. KS2 linkage gobbles up the tech."
#20
Cannondale
4.7
(3)
"My Cannondale Scalpel Se climbs fantastic!"
"The 2023 Cannondale Habit 4 is an excellent entry level bike."
"Love them or hate them, the new Cannondale Jekyll is pretty damn good."
#21
Intense
4.3
(3)
"Intense 951 trail/xc will get you a carbon bike in that range."
"Intense 951- costco has a great price on them."
"Intense 951"
#22
Kona
4.3
(3)
"I LOVE my Kona Hei Hei CR DL."
"I love my Kona Hei Hei for climbing."
"I love my Kona Hei Hei."
#23
Evil
5.0
(2)
"Evil following. Done."
"That thing climbs like a champ."
#24
Salsa
4.5
(2)
"It’s a fantastic bike."
"Salsa Horsethief. I test rode one before I decided on my Ripmo AF."
#25
GT
4.5
(2)
"Literally any of the above or other manufacturers."
"The new GT Sensor looks sweet. $4200 for a pretty killer build."
#26
Commencal
4.5
(2)
"Commencal has great value and great bikes."
"Commencal makes JR bikes. Basically kids bikes with full sized parts on them."
#27
Juliana
4.0
(2)
"Check out Juliana. They're not cheap tho."
"Specifically designed for women."
#28
Siskiu
4.0
(2)
"I ended up getting a Siskiu T7 on sale and fwiw I’ve liked it a lot."
"Siskiu T7 definitely has the best geo and spec in your list."
#29
Canfield
5.0
(1)
"Canfield Tilt"
#30
Geometron
5.0
(1)
"Is a great option."
#31
Polygon
4.0
(1)
"Polygon T8"
#32
Diamond
4.0
(1)
"It’s cheap but it’s the first full suspension bike I bought and it’s been used for mostly downhill riding and rough terrain."
#33
Rocky Mountain
4.0
(1)
"Rocky thunderbolt a10."
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