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.