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33 Best Bikes

  • Based on reviews from 71 experts and 800 users
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  • Updated September 2023
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  • #1
    Juliana Joplin
    $2,879.95
    100/100
    BikeRide Score
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    22 reasons to buy

    • The frame comes with a lifetime warranty.
    • The Juliana Joplin has room for a water bottle.
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    3 reasons not to buy

    • One expert found that the suspension was not the most comfortable on sections with repetitive hits.
    • One expert found the Maxxis Minion tires struggled to maintain traction on extremely technical terrain paired with loose gravel.
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    Users (0 ratings)
    0
    Experts (1 reviews)
    100
  • #2
    Priority Sauce
    $799.00
    98/100
    BikeRide Score
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    20 reasons to buy

    • Owners say the Sauce is comfortable.
    • It comes equipped with lock-on grips.
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    3 reasons not to buy

    • One owner received their Sauce with an unbled brake.
    • One tester found it difficult to Bunny Hop with the Sauce’s geometry.
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    Users (7 ratings)
    100
    Experts (4 reviews)
    95
  • #3
    Alchemy Arktos
    $3,799.00
    98/100
    BikeRide Score
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    15 reasons to buy

    • Internal cable routing keeps the Arktos's frame neat.
    • The Arktos's full-carbon frame is loved for its light weight.
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    2 reasons not to buy

    • Some builds feature SRAM G2 R brakes. More than one reviewer is unimpressed by their stopping power.
    • The Arktos isn’t cheap. But as a performance machine, it is generally agreed by reviewers that you get value for what you pay for.
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    Users (9 ratings)
    100
    Experts (7 reviews)
    89
  • #4
    Ride1Up Prodigy
    $2,355.00
    97/100
    BikeRide Score
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    16 reasons to buy

    • Alloy fenders come standard on Prodigies XR and ST.
    • Pundits believe the Prodigy is competitively-priced.
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    9 reasons not to buy

    • Brose’s Allround display is quite small.
    • Each Prodigy is available in only one size.
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    Users (15 ratings)
    95
    Experts (4 reviews)
    93
  • #5
    Marin Team Marin
    $1,499.00
    97/100
    BikeRide Score
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    12 reasons to buy

    • Reviewers enjoy how light and nimble this bike feels to ride.
    • The frame has mounts for two bottle cages inside the front triangle.
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    6 reasons not to buy

    • Several owners of the Team Marin report cracked seat stays.
    • Several owners complain that the paint quality is poor, and they find it very easy to damage.
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    Users (35 ratings)
    96
    Experts (2 reviews)
    88
  • #6
    Priority 600X Adventure
    $3,500.00
    97/100
    BikeRide Score
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    15 reasons to buy

    • The 600X’s belt drive is durable and low-maintenance.
    • Testers confirm that the 600X is comfortable on long-distance rides.
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    5 reasons not to buy

    • A tester says the Wren suspension fork bottoms out easily.
    • For some, the 600X’s ride position is excessively upright.
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    Users (151 ratings)
    99
    Experts (2 reviews)
    80
  • #7
    Santa Cruz Tallboy
    $2,698.97
    95/100
    BikeRide Score
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    20 reasons to buy

    • Experts found the Tallboy playful and easy to pop off jumps on.
    • Available in six sizes, the Tallboy fits a wide range of riders.
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    4 reasons not to buy

    • One expert noted the steering was slack and that the front end could wander.
    • Experts found that pedal strikes were frequent in the low flip-chip setting on the bottom bracket.
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    Users (5 ratings)
    100
    Experts (3 reviews)
    91
  • #8
    Intense Sniper
    $2,517.50
    95/100
    BikeRide Score
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    17 reasons to buy

    • A water bottle can easily fit in the frame of the bike.
    • The bike is responsive and stays in line easily on rocky trails.
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    2 reasons not to buy

    • Experts found they could become bucked around on the Sniper, due to its short travel.
    • The press-fit bottom bracket is more difficult to maintain than a threaded bottom bracket.
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    Users (1 ratings)
    100
    Experts (2 reviews)
    90
  • #9
    Orbea Rise
    $4,239.00
    94/100
    BikeRide Score
    ?

    11 reasons to buy

    • Stock 29" wheel options are covered by Race Face and Mavic.
    • Maxxis Dissector and Rekon 2.4-2.6-inch tires provide a solid grip.
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    4 reasons not to buy

    • The integrated battery isn’t removable, making it difficult to travel or leave the bike outside.
    • Some experts thought the stock Maxxis tires didn’t have enough grip for loose or muddy conditions.
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    Users (29 ratings)
    93
    Experts (3 reviews)
    90
  • #10
    Specialized Chisel
    $1,349.99
    94/100
    BikeRide Score
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    20 reasons to buy

    • Testers reported excellent and “reactive” climbing abilities.
    • Ample tire clearance allows leeway for mud and plus-size upgrades.
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    2 reasons not to buy

    • One tester experienced pedal-bob, unless their RockShox Judy Gold suspension fork was locked-out.
    • A tester felt limited by the Chisel’s 100 mm of front suspension travel.
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    Users (5 ratings)
    100
    Experts (3 reviews)
    89
  • #11
    Santa Cruz Chameleon
    $1,949.00
    92/100
    BikeRide Score
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    11 reasons to buy

    • SRAM Level T brakes offered adequate stopping power.
    • Reportedly, this steed performs savagely on descents.
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    10 reasons not to buy

    • The Chameleon lacks a downtube bottle-mount.
    • The short rear-end felt jarring on rocky terrain.
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    Users (1 ratings)
    100
    Experts (6 reviews)
    82
  • #12
    Juliana Wilder
    $3,674.95
    92/100
    BikeRide Score
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    11 reasons to buy

    • Cable routing is fully internal for better cable protection.
    • Juliana offers a lifetime warranty on the frame and bearings.
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    5 reasons not to buy

    • Testers are disappointed by the stock Maxxis Rekon tires.
    • Reviewers find the Wilder to be expensive, especially the top build.
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    Users (4 ratings)
    100
    Experts (3 reviews)
    87
  • #13
    Juliana Furtado
    $3,974.95
    91/100
    BikeRide Score
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    18 reasons to buy

    • Handling was described as nimble.
    • The new maroon hue was a pleasure to view.
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    3 reasons not to buy

    • The absence of a dropper-post was felt on D models.
    • On R models, SRAM Guide T brakes were reliable but lacked nuance.
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    Users (6 ratings)
    97
    Experts (2 reviews)
    87
  • #14
    Santa Cruz Blur
    $4,499.00
    91/100
    BikeRide Score
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    15 reasons to buy

    • One rider says the XC's progressive leverage rate means it rarely bottoms out.
    • At around 23lb, the 2023 Blur is Santa Cruz's lightest-ever full-suspension XC bike.
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    4 reasons not to buy

    • The Blur is expensive. Santa Cruz doesn't offer a budget-friendly build of this model.
    • Experts criticize the XC's FOX Transfer SL dropper post and its two-position design compared to an infinite-style dropper.
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    Users (27 ratings)
    96
    Experts (3 reviews)
    85
  • #15
    Orbea Oiz
    $2,309.95
    90/100
    BikeRide Score
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    15 reasons to buy

    • With its steep geometry, the bike is efficient on climbs.
    • A shorter rear end allows riders to corner smoothly on the bike.
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    2 reasons not to buy

    • Orbea does not include a dropper post with XC models of the Oiz.
    • One tester noted that the 160mm rear brake rotor was on the small side. Riders would benefit from upgrading to a 180mm rear rotor.
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    Users (0 ratings)
    0
    Experts (1 reviews)
    90
  • #16
    Specialized Epic
    $2,500.00
    90
    1 reviews
  • #17
    Marin DSX 2
    $1,289.00
    87
    14 reviews
  • #18
    Co-op Cycles DRT 2.1
    $1,278.93
    85
    28 reviews
  • #19
    Gravity FSX
    $449.00
    84
    229 reviews
  • #20
    Norco Fluid FS
    $1,898.94
    83
    4 reviews
  • #21
    Marin Wildcat Trail
    $449.00
    82
    2 reviews
  • #22
    Mongoose Tyax
    $949.99
    82
    64 reviews
  • #23
    Salsa Rangefinder
    $711.55
    82
    31 reviews
  • #24
    Orbea Wild FS
    $4,355.00
    81
    9 reviews
  • #25
    Ibis DV9
    $2,624.25
    80
    1 reviews
  • #26
    Mondraker Chrono
    $1,199.00
    80
    1 reviews
  • #27
    Marin Rift Zone
    $1,399.94
    80
    5 reviews
  • #28
    Steppenwolf Tundra
    $2,899.99
    79
    19 reviews
  • #29
    GT Stomper
    $264.99
    78
    44 reviews
  • #30
    Diamondback Sync’R
    $597.99
    78
    58 reviews
  • #31
    Cannondale Scalpel SE
    $2,999.97
    76
    7 reviews
  • #32
    Norco Optic
    $2,998.94
    75
    2 reviews
  • #33
    Mongoose Salvo
    $1,249.99
    70
    11 reviews

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