With the far and wide selection of dropper posts, better suspension, and math that blessings longer front closures and more tight backsides, it’s presently conceivable to shred quite hard on bicycles with less travel. Bicycles like the Santa Cruz Tallboy, Evil Following MB, and all the more as of late, Giant Trance 29 have 120mm of back movement (or less) yet the leeway points (and security) of enduro bicycles. Furthermore, bicycles like the Pivot Firebird give you DH travel with crisper accelerating, to make quite possibly the most adaptable long-travel bicycles we’ve attempted. As you’re searching for your next ride, give as much consideration to calculation as you do travel and wheel size.
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp
Best Electric Mountain Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 150mm
Quiet motor
Versatile modern trail geometry
Long battery life
SRAM Guide brakes feel underpowered
No digital display
Reported motor failures
The Turbo Levo Comp is a dialed electric bicycle that offers sharp dealing with, extraordinary battery life, and smooth styling. For the 2020 model year, Specialized has supported the battery stockpiling up to 700Wh and given this bicycle a more noteworthy form contrasted with the past variant we tried. It actually brags all the 2019 model year refreshes, including another edge plan, present-day trail math, and a changed LED charge and yield setting show. The Specialized was the most agile and “standard inclination” among our choice of electric bicycles with adaptability and strong all-around execution the contest can’t coordinate. The battery and engine are neatly incorporated into the edge and save a low focus of gravity for certain and stable downhill exhibition, with incredible taking care of at a scope of paces both all over the mountain. The overhauled battery limit additionally gives it a remarkable distance range and the Levo is presently in its very own group.
Trek Farley 7
Trek Farley 7
Best Fat Bike
Tire Size: 27.5×4.5-inch | Fork Travel: 80mm
Front suspension
Dropper post
Well-rounded
Heavy
Moderately expensive
The Trek Farley 7 is a quality fat bicycle with a balanced exhibition upgraded by a suspension fork and dropper seat post. It has a widely appealing calculation that performs well on both the ascensions and drops, and this flexible bicycle is at home granulating out the miles on the prepared path, pressed singletracks, and surprisingly some earth trails. Girthy 4.5-inch Bontrager Gnarwahl tires give stores of footing on snow, sand, and soil whether climbing or sliding. The Farley 7 truly separates itself from the rivalry on the plummets, in any case, where it seems more like a trailblazing bicycle than the contest. The 80mm of front suspension truly helps offer some relief from unpleasant snow or thick shakes, and the dropper post moves the seat down thus you can move around the bicycle. It is undeniably more competent and amusing to ride on earth trails and blended conditions than any of the other fat bicycles we tried.
The Farley 7 isn’t lightweight at 36 lbs and 11 oz. That weight might be perceptible on the ascensions or throughout a long ride and doesn’t settle on it the most ideal decision for hustling.
Specialized Fuse Expert 29
Specialized Fuse Expert 29
Best Hardtail Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Fork Travel: 130mm
Excellent all-around performance
Confident descender
Dialed geometry
Mediocre fork specification
No chainstay protector
The Specialized Fuse has delighted in a since a long time ago run as our most loved hardtail and that proceeds with the new 2020 form, the Fuse Expert 29. The Fuse just got an absolute upgrade and has a refreshed calculation and is currently offered with 29-inch wheels. Each analyzer that got on this bicycle was genuinely intrigued by its extraordinarily balanced exhibition. It has a cutting edge and reformist math that isn’t ludicrous. It’s steady at speed and certainty moving in corners, noticeable all around, and keeping in mind that pursuing decently stout stone nurseries. It’s a long way from an XC race bicycle on the ascensions however it has an agreeable situated accelerating position, a 12-speed drivetrain, and a grippy 2.6″ back tire that gives a great foothold.
Giant Stance 29 2
Giant Stance 29 2
Best Budget Mountain Bike
Wheels: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 120mm
Excellent climber
Balanced suspension
12-speed drivetrain
Doesn’t come with a dropper post
Non-aggressive tires
Monster is known for making phenomenal bicycles at cutthroat costs, and the Stance 29 2 is a magnificent illustration of that. This total bicycle costs generally a large portion of the cost of numerous carbon outlines all alone, yet it performs stunningly well out on the path. This reasonable off-road bicycle moves on 29-inch wheels with 120mm of back tire suspension matched with a 130mm travel fork. It moves with energy and proficiency and our analyzers even put down a portion of their quickest difficult occasions ever while riding it. The suspension feels adjusted and the Stance ends up being agreeable and skilled on the drops. The segment particular is quality at the cost, and we feel this bicycle is a ridiculous worth.
YT Jeffsy Base 29
YT Jeffsy Base 29
Best Trail Bike Under $2500
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 150mm
Hard-charging downhill performance
Affordable
Excellent all-around performance
Great build for the price
Moderately heavy
YT updated the Jeffsy Base for the 2020 model year making it shockingly better than its archetype. This bicycle helpfully took our Editor’s Choice Award in our Mountain Bikes under a $2500 survey for the subsequent year running. The expansion of 10mm more front and back suspension knock this 29er up to 150mm of movement. They additionally changed the math a piece, making it longer, good-for-nothing, and basically spot on by the present current off-road bicycle calculation norms. The Jeffsy is still astonishingly adaptable and balanced, yet now it accuses downhill of more certainty and authority than any time in recent memory. You don’t need to ride this bicycle forcefully to appreciate it, notwithstanding, it performs well at all velocities and the immense scope of the landscape. YT’s purchaser direct deals model additionally guarantees that you get a pleasant segment determination at the cost, further improving this present bicycle’s presentation and sponsorship up its hard-charging nature.
Santa Cruz 5010 CC XO1 RSV
Santa Cruz 5010 CC XO1 RSV
Best 27.5-inch Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 27.5-inch | Rear Travel: 130mm
Playful and fun-loving
Versatile, well-rounded performance
Oustanding build
Build tested is very expensive
Not the best small bump compliance
Hard to access flip chip
They might be somewhat more uncommon than they used to be, yet the Santa Cruz 5010 is an incredible update that 27.5-inch wheels are setting down deep roots. This as of late updated mid-travel off-road bicycle moves on “fun-sized” haggles 130mm of back movement combined with a 140mm travel fork. Its refreshed math aligns it with current patterns and makes it a sure and balanced descender with an unmistakably energetic and lively disposition. The more modest haggles back focus causes it to feel anxious to get the front wheel going, while the strong VPP suspension configuration gives a decent stage to push off of. Profound stroke execution is likewise fantastic and gives it a more-travel-than-it-really has felt. The accelerating stage is consistent and the precarious seat tube point lines the rider up in an agreeable and productive situated climbing position. Flip-contributes the lower stun mount likewise permit you to change the math somewhat for your inclinations. The XO1 RSV fabricate we tried is exceptional, but very costly.
Ibis Ripley GX Eagle
Ibis Ripley GX Eagle
Best Short-Travel Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 120mm
Lightweight
Playful
Well-rounded
Modern geometry
Not a brawler
Fox 34 fork can be overwhelmed
Ibis as of late did a total redesign of their leader 29-inch wheeled off-road bicycle, the Ripley. The past form was our #1 short travel model for its lively ride unmatched fun-loving nature. The better-than-ever form clutches the majority of that fun-loving attitude yet is currently a considerably more balanced ride with upgraded downhill capacities and far more prominent steadiness at speed. This is because of the Ripmo roused outline plan with expanded reach and wheelbase estimations, a leeway 66.5-degree head tube point, and a lofty 76.2-degree seat tube. The Ripley actually supports pops and trailside hits however no longer have a speed limit. It’s likewise undeniably more certainly motivating in steep and unpleasant territory however it stays restricted by its humble travel numbers.
Yeti SB130 TURQ X01
Yetis SB130 Turq X01
Best Mid-Travel Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 130mm
Top-notch climbing efficiency and traction
Fun on nearly any trail
Expensive
Despite aggressive geometry and burly fork, needs to be finessed in gnar
The
Yeti SB130 is a mid-travel trail slayer that is a phenomenal day-by-day driver. This 130mm 29er bodes well for a colossal level of riders in an impressive number of districts. Regardless of whether you regular quick, moving, stream trails or the entire day large mountain missions, the Yeti has you covered. This bike sets you up in a phenomenal climbing position and conveys first-rate proficiency. Climbing footing is superb, and the back tire tracks very well through specialized and unpleasant trips. Its declining execution is amazing, and dealing with is sharp. With forceful points and a mean front end, the SB130 shreds practically any declining put something aside for genuine enduro-grade trails. Indeed, this bike is costly. All things considered, in case you’re searching for the most elite, it very well may merit considering.
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp
Best Aggressive Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 150mm
Stable and confident descender
Highly adjustable geometry
Adaptable for terrain or riding style
Plush FSR suspension
Increased SWAT storage
A lot of bike for mellow trails
Moderate weight
Fox 36 Rhythm fork
Concentrated truly intrigued us with the new
Stumpjumper EVO. This 150mm travel 29er accompanies a 160mm fork and is one of the hardest charging off-road bicycles we’ve at any point tried. This bicycle slips with power, the updated FSR suspension stage is close flawlessly and this bicycle eats everything in its way. It likewise climbs pretty darn well with a generally strong accelerating stage and a decent steep seat tube point. Quite possibly the most intriguing part of this updated bicycle is its exceptionally movable calculation. The head tube point can rapidly and effectively be changed somewhere in the range of 63.5 and 65.5-degrees in 1-degree increases, and the base section can be raised or lower by 7mm. This gives the rider 6 unmistakable settings to browse to suit their inclinations, riding style, or territory. Set it up steep and high for regular path riding, change it to low and slack for running laps at the bicycle park, the decision is yours. Concentrated likewise keeps on dazzling with their meticulousness and on-bicycle stockpiling. The SWAT stockpiling currently includes a 20oz water bladder just as the zippered apparatus sleeve that fits inside the casing, so you can try not to wear a pack and not go parched.
Ibis Ripmo V2 XT
Ibis Ripmo V2 XT
Best Overall Trail Bike
Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 147mm
Impressive all-around performance
Harder charging than the original
Excellent climber
Not the lightest weight
Expensive-ish
New off a 2020 upgrade, the Ripmo V2 intrigued our analyzers and is the best generally off-road bicycle we’ve at any point tried. The V2’s math has been changed to make it bum and more, and the suspension kinematics acclimated to make it more reformist toward the finish of the stroke. This long-legged 29er was at that point a certain and able descender, however now it feels much more made in the intense territory and stable at speed with improved success execution. It actually has short chainstays and an energetic backside, and it’s similarly as enthusiastic and fiery with responsive and exact taking care of. The V2 keeps up its unfathomable climbing capacities, with a lofty seat tube point, direct force move, and a consistent accelerating stage. Exemplifications like “tremble executioner” strike a chord with the Ripmo, as this is one bicycle that can do it and do it all well.
