Mountain Bike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 147 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Mountain Bike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MTB, r/mountainbiking, r/eMountainBike, r/mountainbikes, r/whichbike. Top-rated brands include Specialized (4.2/5), Trek (4.2/5), Giant (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews147
Subreddits10
Posts35
Brands46
Products76
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#1
Specialized
4.2
(21)
"Specialized S-Works, full suspension,120m travel carbon wheels, carbon frame, & SRAM XX Eagle coming in at 22lbs"
"Not sure you'll find a better deal than this. Some shops have it for $3,499."
"I just got my first real bike, a 2023 Stumpjumper Evo S6 and absolutely love it."
"This year was the first year I have ever had a bike that actually fit."
"I got my son a Specialized Riprock, and he asks me to ride with him everyday."
"Specialized - XS/S1"
"I love Specialized Butcher front and purgatory rear. I’m aggressive and they are great grip."
"The Specialized Rockhopper is one I’m considering. It’s a bit more affordable, and it handles well on trails."
"One of my kids had a used Hotrock and another kid later when we were doing better got a new Spawn."
"1200 can get you a brand new specialized fuse or equivalent right now."
#2
Trek
4.2
(20)
"Get the trek Roscoe 8 on sale for $1500."
"A Marlin or Roscoe will be great. They’re both awesome bikes and super dependable."
"Trek Rail, further, faster fun-er"
"They have been great for our kids."
"You would be way better off on a used bike similar to a Roscoe than buying either of the ones you mentioned."
"My wife (5ft) rides a 27.5 XS Trek Roscoe, frame size is 13.5 I believe."
"Marlins are a great first bike and the higher the tier you can go the better they get."
"You might also consider saving more for a Roscoe instead of Marlin."
"Built solid, but light enough for a 6-year-old to handle easily."
"Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 aluminum"
#3
Giant
4.3
(8)
"He loves it and gets along just fine on green/blue singletrack."
"I snagged a Giant Talon and love it. Smooth ride, nice knowing it’ll handle rough stuff."
"Giant has a sale on the Stance E+ dual suspension for a little more."
"In pre Xmas sales you could probably get a Giant Stance e+ for that kind of money."
"6'6 riding an Giant Reign XL."
"I got my son an XS Giant Talon last year."
"It fits me well."
"They are made by Giant. They use pretty much the same running gear and are significantly cheaper"
#4
Pivot
5.0
(6)
"Pivot all the way. You sound quite capable with a bike."
"$4550 on backcountry if you’re a large or xl."
"I rented a pivot switchblade in Sedona and it was perfect for that riding."
"Get a Pivot. Support local."
"Switchblade. Show some local pride."
"Pivot"
#5
YT
4.8
(6)
"Yt jeffsy core 4 at its current sale price."
"It is amazing for both park days or trail days."
"I don’t think anything beats the YT Jeffsy in terms of bang for your buck"
"YT Jeffsy is a fan favorite"
"Yt Jeffsy Primus is pretty much a Jeffsy, but with 27.5 wheels and an xs frame."
"My 6’9” buddy has been riding xxl YT’s for years now and he’s satisfied."
#6
Santa Cruz
4.7
(6)
"Or the Ripley AF. Both insane bang for the buck"
"Ripmo AF"
"Worked with a 6’7” guy who found respite on a size XXL Santa Cruz Tallboy."
"For the popularity of Santa Cruz bikes not seeing any mentions of Santa Cruz lol."
"Santa Cruz XXL (they say XXL for 6’5” to 6’8”)."
"Santa Cruz makes some very long XL sizes."
#7
Ibis
5.0
(5)
"Any trail bike made in the last 5 years will work."
"I feel he would love an ibis ripmo AF."
"Ripmo"
"Ripmo"
"I guess I'll be the first one to recommend three Ibis Ripmo. That's one that's mentioned on this sub. I love mine."
#8
Trailcraft
5.0
(5)
"That thing is light."
"Both were fantastic."
"Check out TrailCraft."
"Go on Pinkbike classifieds and see if you can find a used Trailcraft, Early Rider, Commencal or Woom."
"The best kids bike on the market is Trailcraft."
#9
Cannondale
4.2
(6)
"I love my Cannondale."
"She mainly rides fire trails and gravel paths."
"I started my kid on a canondale trail 24."
"Tough choice since both are good bikes."
"I love my Cannondale. Hempstead lake State Park is awesome, especially the new trails."
#10
Ozark Trail
3.8
(6)
"Walmart Ozark Trail. Insanely good value for money."
"It's available in black for $448, just find the money somewhere, it's such a step up from everything below it."
"The Ozark trail ridge for 400 at Walmart is really the cheapest mountain bike that you can trail ride and progress on."
"29” Ozark Trail FS.2 Slalom. Lots of good reviews online. Got one for my wife just to see if she was interested in mountain biking before I drop 5 grand on something nice."
"The Ozark Trail Ridge is the cheapest new bike that would be acceptable."
"None, but if you must, Ozark Trail has a decent bike with a Suntour fork."
#11
Kona
4.0
(5)
"They were awesome."
"It's a heavy thing compared to her BYK 450 road bike."
"Imo kona puts out great mid drive hard tails for about 2400 starting."
"You can get a kona remote for about 2500usd."
"Not a hardtail, but Kona Process X has 525mm reach in size XL."
#12
Oaxaca
5.0
(3)
"Oaxaca Mexico is a great place to visit for food, culture, and riding."
"Oaxaca down in Mexico. I did 5 days there and it was world class."
"Oaxaca Mexico has some incredible riding as well as world class food."
#13
Spawn
4.7
(3)
"Both were fantastic."
"The Spawn is actually a smaller bike."
#14
Canyon
4.3
(3)
"Canyon Stoic 4 has XS and 2XS. I’d check out if the geometry fits you."
"I have an xl canyon hardtail with 170mm dropper and an xxl yt capra with a 200mm dropper."
"I’d suggest check out canyon bikes great bang for the buck."
#15
Polygon
4.0
(3)
"I’m impressed with the build quality. It has an air fork, hydraulic brakes, and a decent 10 speed transmission."
"You can get well-speced bikes at great value."
"It's an awesome bike. Should last till he is about 12"
#16
Woom
5.0
(2)
"Woom are great bikes."
"Highly recommend Woom. Everything is designed around kids."
#17
Vitus
5.0
(2)
"My daughter loves it so far."
"Good geometry, really light and a proper MTB."
#18
Rover
5.0
(2)
"Personally, I'd skip Walmart and go with some place you can get support and can trust like Mendham Bikes. Totally in your budget, most likely, and you can get a really good bike like a Rover Mesa."
"I like the Rover Mesa, personally. They have a few of them at Mendham Bikes and the frame is really great."
#19
Liv
5.0
(2)
"Liv makes great bikes for women, bought the wife one and she loves it!"
"I just bought a Liv it's a women's specific bike from Giant."
#20
REI
5.0
(2)
"They're easily the best value for the money."
"My kids love their REI rev drt they have been good bikes"
#21
Prevelo
4.5
(2)
"Is a really good ready to go mtb for kids."
"They’re really sweet very proper kids mountain bikes."
#22
Commencal
4.5
(2)
"If I were you I'd be looking at the Commecal Meta if you wanted alloy."
#23
Maxxis
4.5
(2)
"Can't go wrong with DHR/DHF, 3C compound."
"Colorado cyclist has some maxxis tires for $40 USD right now"
#24
Avalanche
4.0
(2)
"Look at Avalanche, Silverback."
"Avalanche is a great first bike."
#25
Transition
4.0
(2)
"Transition makes XXL frames."
"Transition makes xxl bikes 🤙"
#26
BMC
5.0
(1)
"The BMC was significantly lighter and the geometry just fit better."
#27
Early Rider
5.0
(1)
#28
Scott
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Scott Ransom 400/600"
#29
Rose
5.0
(1)
"6'10 riding a Rose Bonero 3 hardtail. First bike that truly fits me."
#30
Co-op Cycles
5.0
(1)
"I’d get one of these."
#31
Rocky Mountain
5.0
(1)
"I’d get one of these."
#32
Revel
5.0
(1)
"The new rascal is pretty crazy, 678 top tube with a 528 reach."
#33
Used Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Get him a used bike. It's not worth buying anything nice."
#34
Silverback
4.0
(1)
"Look at Avalanche, Silverback."
#35
Isla
4.0
(1)
"There's loads for sale second hand."
#36
Hope
4.0
(1)
"Works out expensive but not as bad for how bloody cool they are."
#37
Marin
4.0
(1)
"Definitely better than the polygon in specs and it'll grow with your husband's skill"
#38
Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"Great value, if you can find one!"
#39
GasGas
4.0
(1)
"Great specs and Yamaha powertrain."
#40
Rockshox
4.0
(1)
"A tapered air fork preferably Rockshox"
#41
Montague
4.0
(1)
"Montague Paratrooper or Vello Gravel."
#42
Jamis
4.0
(1)
"I bought my 9yo son a Jamis hardtail."
#43
Forth
4.0
(1)
"Just bought my 7 yo a Forth bike and we've been happy with it."
#44
Focus
4.0
(1)
"Used 26”. Focus on the reliability and condition of the components."
#45
Salsa
4.0
(1)
"I’ve sent at least one Carbon Blackthorn XT at a local shop for $3300."
#46
Basspro
4.0
(1)
"The basspro ascend Zion is a good bike for the money, if you get there card it’s only 270."
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