Best trail bike on Reddit
256 reviews from r/MTB, r/mountainbiking, r/Hardtailgang and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Trek
4.3
(31)
"I got one a few weeks ago and it rips!"
"Super playful, yet planted."
"My riding buddy who is also very tall has a fuel ex gen 6 and loves it."
"Trek fuel ex8"
"I live in Texas and ride a Trek Roscoe 7."
"I love my trek Roscoe 8. It feels like the perfect hardtail."
"Trek Roscoe 7 shreds!"
"Can't not mention the Trek Fuel EX in a post asking about trail bikes."
"The Trek will do you well and is a solid, reliable rig."
"I love my fuel ex 8. Great trail bike."
#2
Specialized
4.6
(26)
"For trails bikes can’t go wrong with the Specialized Stumpjumper."
"Specialized stumpjumper Evo."
"The highest level Stumpjumper you can get for the price."
"Stumpjumper by far!"
"I absolutely love my Specialized Status 160 mullet. It rips on the downhill."
"I just got a brand new Stumpjumper Evo Comp Carbon for $2550."
"The in frame storage is great for the longer rides."
"10/10 I’d buy another tomorrow."
"It’s a wicked fuckin bike. Favorite bike I’ve ever owned by far"
"I love the stumpjumper."
#3
Ibis
4.6
(25)
"Ibis Ripmo AF is on sale right now. I would go with the SLX build."
"For trails bikes can’t go wrong with the new Ibis Ripley."
"I can't speak highly enough about it. Changed the sport for me."
"Just got a ripley AF. I fuckin love it and it rips."
"I love my Ripmo AF"
"Ripmo"
"I love my Ripmo AF. Although, I had to put a Cascade Link on the rear, and a 170mm fork out front."
"The answer is Ibis. Either a Ripmo Af or Ripley Af."
"Don't even need to look at others."
"My ripmo is honestly the perfect bike for out here."
#4
Santa Cruz
4.7
(16)
"Bronson for $2500 on Jenson."
"Bought a SC Bronson MX, put on riser bars, couldn’t be happier."
"My main bike is a Tallboy. It's a blast on all sorts of trails."
"Just got an S build Bronson for 4.2k"
"I got a Hightower S spec (gx, fox performance) for less than 4k otd."
"Hightower!"
"Hightower is a sick bike."
"It’s awesome."
"Hightower."
"Trek remedy, scott genius, giant trance X, forbidden druid, evil offering, yeti sb130, Santa Cruz Bronson."
#5
YT
4.6
(16)
"I’m about your height and I got a YT Izzo xxl and it does what they say it does. Loving it"
"YT Jeffsy no question."
"Managed to snag a yt Jeffsey core two."
"YT Jeffsy. Great climber."
"If we are talking best value for the money, it’s probably going to be the YT Jeffsy core 1 right now."
"The YT Izzo core 2 is on sale in their outlet store for 1700."
"Like it’s always been… YT is unbeatable."
"YT Jeffsy. It has served me well."
"I love the bike and will serve you well imo"
"There’s a XXL Izzo core 2 on YT’s outlet page with OUTLET10 coupon code you can get it for ~2250$."
#6
Giant
4.2
(16)
"Giant Trance X 29 1. They also have an even better 275er version if you like to play on the trails."
"I love it because of the Shimano Alevio 3X8 drive train."
"I switched to a Giant Trance and now I can go on much longer rides."
"Giant trance."
"You can get a brand new Giant Trance or Trance x with SLX for $2700."
"Giant Trance have always been good value for beginners."
"I'd personally go Trance X."
"Medyo limited ka sa Trek Marlin, GT Avalanche/Aggressor, Giant Talon, Polygon Premier."
"Giant Stance 1 is the bike I bought 2 years ago at 2200 and I love it."
"Giant Stance series is a really good bang for your buck."
#7
Canyon
4.5
(13)
"I just bought a Canyon Spectral 29 CF 7 for $2700."
"Just picked up a Canyon Spectral 29 CF. Such a sick bike, and it was $1000 off."
"It's an amazing bike for $1800!"
"My wife has that bike! She loves it."
"I ride a Spectral 7 and LOVE it."
"I went from a Giant Talon 2, to a Specialized Fuse Comp, to my current Canyon Neuron 9."
"I got myself a Canyon Neuron 6 (AL) which was great for a start for the easier trails."
"What about a Canyon Spectral for $2099 currently?"
"Look into Canyon, Propain, YT, Commencal and polygon for high quality yet affordable bikes."
"Is hard to go past."
#8
Norco
4.3
(13)
"Mostly Norco Optic but definitely Santa Cruz 5010."
"I have an Alu Norco sight and I love it."
"Norco fluid line is probably the best in this range for all mountain, trail, etc."
"Norco Optic. Excellent bike for what you're describing"
"Put the Norco optic on your list to check out."
"Been seeing some great Stumpy closeout deals or grab one of last year's Norco Optics."
"Got a Norco sight A2 2023 shimano for 2600 recently."
"Jenson has some Norco Optics with SRAM C2 build kits for $3000."
"Norco Fluid FS A2, $3300 CAD"
"I’m a big fan of the norco sight"
#9
Marin
4.2
(13)
"Marin rift zone xr best all around bike ive ever had."
"Marin Rift Zone XR under $2700."
"Went the Rift zone XR. Great reviews all round and good components for the price."
"Marin makes really solid bikes for that price and under."
"Marin Rift Zone."
"Marin has some great ranges, I had the rift zone jr but of course get the normal rift zone"
"If your a big lad and can stretch the budget slightly, Jensons has an XL Marin Rift Zone XR for $2100. Killer deal."
"Have you checked out marin san Quentin 3?"
"I rarely feel underbiked on most trails around me."
"Look into marin!!"
#10
Polygon
4.6
(10)
"Hard to beat the Polygon Siskiu T8 from bikesonline."
"Polygon siskiu t8 or yt izzo are hard to beat."
"Grab and polygon siskiu t8. 140/135 for the larger sizes, full fox suspension."
"T8 by a mile"
"Polygon Siskui T8."
"The polygon t8 is the answer."
"The [Polygon Siskiu T8] comes to mind."
"Seems like the best value purchase under $3k."
"Check out the Polygon Siskui models."
"I bought a Polygon Siskiu T7 online and I love it!"
#11
Transition
4.9
(7)
"The absolute best bikes I've ever ridden."
"The Spur is quite possibly the BEST bike I’ve ever ridden."
"I vote Spur. Not much less capable than my Spire on anything less than absolute gnar."
"Transition spur or evil following."
"You can get onto a Transition Smuggler for 3k right now."
"Transition all the way. I'm in Bham and they are awesome bikes and awesome for the community."
"Have you looked at the Transition Smuggler?"
#12
Honda
4.6
(7)
"Look at the Yamaha WR(f) line or the Honda CRF X series. They’re both great trail focused lines that weight ~250lbs."
"Crf250f is an excellent choice for your criteria."
"100% Honda crf 230. Very cheap, absolutely bullet proof, easy to work on."
"100% Honda crf 230. Very cheap, absolutely bullet proof, easy to work on."
"Super easy to ride and are capable of any trail riding."
"If budget is being taken into consideration Honda crf250F not r or rx."
"First to come to mind are XT250, KLX300, CRF300."
#13
Commencal
4.1
(7)
"I love my commencal meta ht."
"Meta TR."
"Commencal has Meta Tr4s on sale for $1900 right now... Little more expensive but still a decent price to me."
"Commencal meta ht."
"I love my commencal meta ht."
"Really solid park and trail bike."
"Commencal Meta TR."
#14
Intense
4.2
(5)
"Just got two intense xc 951's, fantastic, Lite & stiff."
"Intense 951 Trail - Costco"
"Look for a sale on an Intense 951 or look for a second hand 27.5 bike."
"Big fan of my Intense Primer."
"I have an Intense Primer 275 that I really like."
#15
Beta
5.0
(4)
"The Xtrainer is fantastic."
"Adjust power valve as needed, which will happen quickly because they’re super easy to ride."
"A beta 300 xtrainer might be a better option being that she’s more experienced."
"Beta Xtrainer. 300cc 2t but not like other 300cc 2t. Fun for all experience levels."
#16
Pivot Switchblade
4.7
(3)
"Switchblade is a perfect all arounder that will climb anytime your legs can handle."
"I third the Switchblade! I also ride in Texas, DFW area."
"For bikes that can roll in the more aggressive end of the trail category, they are very energetic on the pedals."
#17
Rocky Mountain
4.7
(3)
"Geo is dialed and they are light."
"Picked me up a Rocky Mountain! Thing rips up and down."
"Saw some great deals on Rocky Mountain aluminum bikes recently."
#18
Vitus
4.0
(3)
"Vitus mythique vrx."
"Vitus escarpe if you want a more aggressive trail bike."
"If you can get the vitus escarpe when they are back in stock, I would recommend that."
#19
Orbea
4.0
(3)
"If so, Orbea Laufey!"
"Ended up going with a Orbea Occam M30"
"Orbea Occam!"
#20
Ibis Ripmo
5.0
(2)
"Ibis Ripmo has to be in this conversation."
"I own a ripmo and have tried the switchblade and a couple different transition bikes."
#21
Norco Optic
5.0
(2)
"Amazing bikes. Norco till the end for me"
"Norco Optic current or prior gen had 125mm with 140mm fork but had dh capabilities like a Enduro."
#22
YT Spectral
4.5
(2)
"I have the spectral cf8 and it’s amazing for everything."
"The newer spectrals are good for doing everything."
#23
Devinci
4.5
(2)
"I've ridden a 140/150 devinci troy at Northstar and it was a blast."
"Devinci Troy"
#24
Scott Genius
4.0
(2)
"It took a little bit of getting used to the different modes and learning when to switch."
"Its seems like the twinlock is a game changer for people who go on a long bike mission."
#25
Kona
4.0
(2)
"I have been happy with it."
"Kona is having a sale. Their honzo is a great entry level mtb at that price point."
#26
Ripley AF
5.0
(1)
"It is pretty capable and has a nice climbing kinematics indicative of a downcountry."
#27
Ghost
5.0
(1)
"Ghost slamr 29 is great!"
#28
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO
5.0
(1)
"Man, that thing is a beast!"
#29
Salsa
5.0
(1)
"The Timberjack was an excellent hard tail for the area."
#30
Transition Spur
5.0
(1)
"The Spur on the other hand climbs like an xc bike but even with only 120mm travel front and rear it can descend like a bat out of hell."
#31
Bikes Online
5.0
(1)
"Nothing comes close to that deal."
#32
Altitude
5.0
(1)
"When I was planning on building a new sled, the Altitude was my 2nd choice."
#33
Trail Bike
5.0
(1)
"I always recommend a trail bike unless the rider has plans to race xc."
#34
Co Op
5.0
(1)
"My trail bike is a Co Op drt 4.1 fatty."
#35
Kawasaki
5.0
(1)
"KDX200 is perfect!"
#36
Nukeproof
5.0
(1)
"Since they overforked the rs Version anyway."
#37
RSD
5.0
(1)
"I have been happy with my RSD Sergeant for 7 years."
#38
Yamaha
5.0
(1)
"Look at the Yamaha WR(f) line or the Honda CRF X series. They’re both great trail focused lines that weight ~250lbs."
#39
Husqvarna
5.0
(1)
"Husky TE150. Girl im with has one."
#40
Banshee
4.0
(1)
"The banshee prime v 3.2 has 135mm rear travel and looks like its kick ass on anything."
#41
Cannondale
4.0
(1)
"Cannondale trail with lyrik fork or specialized chisel cuz it has an English threaded bottom bracket"
#42
Meta
4.0
(1)
"Meta, Ripmo AF, norco sight, etc."
#43
SSR
4.0
(1)
"SSR 189 is it full on cheater bike for trail riding."
#44
RM
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up new 2023 RM Growler 40 for $1330+tax."
#45
Poseidon
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest maybe a heavier duty gravel bike like a Poseidon Redwood."
#46
Radon
4.0
(1)
"The radon seems to be a good deal parts wise and I know someone who is still very happy with his swoop."
#47
GT
4.0
(1)
"Medyo limited ka sa Trek Marlin, GT Avalanche/Aggressor, Giant Talon, Polygon Premier."
#48
Gravel Bike
3.0
(1)
"Either a decent hardtail or if she's just doing forest roads, a gravel bike would do the job."
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