Purchasing a mountain bike is an investment. It's a fine-tuned machine that opens the door to a whole new frontier of fun and adventure, but the barrier to entry can be both steep and difficult to understand, especially when prices vary so greatly. evo carries a wide selection of quality mountain bikes, but what really is the difference between a $1500 bike and an $8000 bike? We've selected some of our favorite bikes across the spectrum and grouped them into buckets in order to help you make a decision - whether you're just getting into riding or want to saddle up the absolute best the mountain bike industry has to offer.
This price range Features:
- Durable aluminum frames and some carbon frames, too!
- 1x11 and 2x10 drivetrains
- Performance suspension with limited adjustment
- Dropper seatposts on most bikes, some with internally routed cables
- Entry-level hydraulic disc brakes
This price range Features:
- Lightweight, responsive carbon and aluminum frame offerings
- Modern 1x11 and 1x12 drivetrains
- High performance suspension with adjustable rebound and compression
- Dropper seatposts on all bikes, most with internally routed cables
- Performance hydraulic disc brakes
This price range Features:
- Super lightweight, responsive, next-gen carbon frames
- Pinnacle 1x drivetrains
- Premium, highly customizable suspension
- Dropper seatposts with internally routed cables
- High end aluminum and carbon wheelsets
- Hydraulic disc brakes with customizable modulation and reach
