Best Brands of Mountain Bikes

Remember when you were a kid jumping off curbs and plowing through puddles on your bike? How sweet was that And now things are even better. You can really get dirty, hit some serious jumps, and bomb down hills your mom never would have let you attempt back then.

Of course all that modern requires that you have a ride that is up to the challenge. Mountain bikes today are amazingly well engineered. They are so much lighter, stronger, and smoother than ever before so when you get a good mountain bike, your ride works for you instead of against you.

Deciding which bike to get isn't necessarily an easy decision. There are a lot of quality brands out there and you'll need to find something that fits your budget. Ultimately, the best thing you can do is get out and test drive a variety of models so I can't recommend that you use this list of best mountain bike brands as the ultimate authority on what to buy. Instead, use it as a good starting point that will end with you having great toy you can use to tear up the trails.

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The Top Ten

1Giant
Excellent, but very expensive once I grow up I'll get Glory DH, I swear!
I have a Giant Yukon, very comfortable to ride and maintenance free.
I'm sixty five years old but still enjoyed riding my Giant mtb, its very sturdy thanks to the asean craftmen who build it.
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2Specialized
Best bikes on the planet, hands down. There's a reason there were 5 at the olympics more than any other brand!
Invested in a StumpJumper 13 years ago, put billions of miles on it, and it still feels like new every time I ride it. Thanks to Specialized for making such a killer bike.

dallinatkinson

I have a Demo 8 II and simply there is nothing - for xtreme mtb - to compare in the market. If you are just a casual/recreational biker you cannot understand the real potential of this brand. Thank you, Specialized!
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3Trek
I'm 6'5" and 310 lbs. After snapping the frame of a Cannondale then ruining the fork suspension on a Giant, I took the advice of my buddy at Bicycles Unlimited and gave Trek a try - that was seven years ago and it's still going strong, having only replaced the tires, brake pads, and a brake cable. With no disrespect to any other brands, Trek is the best brand to me.
I'm from philippines, I have a great experience with this two brands the specialized and trek, both hardtail. First, I own specialized which gives me a smooth ride. But, after using for 1yr 4mos and 8days, I notice that the base part of my specialized body has a small crack, which is not good for me. Then I planned to buy a new one to replace my specialized body, I choose two brands trek and bianchi. I ask the owner of the store, which one has a good quality. He said, that both body have good quality in terms of weight. Bianchi, is like your biking in the mud. While trek has a good performance and high quality. No doubt, I choose trek 6500. And I never regret choosing my trek, now I'm using it for 2yrs and 22days.

Thank you trek bicycle company, you are the most reputable company in the whole worldwide... Keep up the good work guys...

By the way, I'm 5'8", 23y. O and male...
I have had four Treks so far, and all my family members also got Treks, and got some friends into Trek. Beaten, roughed up, they just take everything and still roll true. Also have a Marine Nail Trail 29er, a good one, but far from Trek.
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4GT
I have a 12 year old GT Aggressor and I batter it week in week out. It just doesn't break I am replacing soon with a GT 29er fantastic brand and heritage
I've got a gt legacy hybrid bike I ride 20 miles every day and have only changed the brake blocks I really think gt are great I've had it 5 years oh yeh and had to change the tyres a few times
I love my GT Fury Carbon. When I use it, it makes m feel like I'm flying because of the suspensions in the back and in the front. Its a 10-speed type of mountain bike.
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5Merida
VERY GOOD, GREAT QUALITY, SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST BICYCLES I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. I OWN ONE SINCE 2009. MERIDA MATTS 40D
I have bought 3 merida bicycles till now and I only have to say that this brand is awesome... You pay the money but you get the quality and equipment, not the name... For example if you choose between the best 2-3 brands and merida, for same price bicycle,... With merida you will get better equipment for sure
Previously I was a big bike rider(bikers)... Sportbike & easy rider.. One of my buddy introduce me to the cycling arena.. I start jump out when my 1st bike MERIDA MATT 40 finally climbing up from Simpang Pulai to Tanah Rata Uphill Cameron highland (Malaysia).. Tremendously without hesitation 90km uphill seems very smooth with my merida... Thanks for the design.. If any info sharing please mail me at muhamadhelmy80@hotmail.com
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6Cannondale
I have cannondale SL3.

I just love my bike, gear shifting is effortless. The best part is that you get both derailers of Sram X5 at such low cost.
I love my lefty! Smooth ride, easy downhill, quick change with front shocks.
I Just got a SL 5 Great bike for only 700. Way better than the Trek that I owned. It can ride over just about anything. It's disk Brakes are Really nice and it handles great since it is a 29er and it has rigid Kenda Tire big ole fat tires. Better than Trek no Doubt. Almost bought the Trek Wahoo instead but I upgraded.
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7Marin
Awesome indestructible frames in my own personal experience, I Have a 1992 bear valley se that I still ride to work & as a result purchased a 2011 bobcat trail frame with a rockshox reba fork & slx group set which is superb around trail centres & aggressive xc routes. Very happy with Marin & recommend them, just watch standard OEM parts list though they can be a bit under specced.
Marin will always be in my heart! Its what got me into bikes 94 bobcat trail it was so nice I kept it for 7yrs until it got stolen, they broke my heart. Marin were and still are the best and best of all you can't nip to tesco or halfords to buy 1.
It's perfect bikes for beginner until expert.
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8Yeti

I ride a ARC frame since 2009. The bike is extremly fast and solid.
This frame is maby the lighter alouminium hardtail frame had ever built.
I am totaly happy with these guys in Yeti.

I ride professionally and yeti is definitely my favourite brand of bike. All of there bikes are amazing.

9Santa Cruz
This list sucks, Huffy, K2, Dunlop, Mongoose, and Magna all suck. And by the way speaking of Huffy's, it is a well known fact that the 2 worst kind of bikes you can get are Huffy's and Murray's. Schwinn sold out in the mid 1990's, and KHS is a sub brand of Diamondback another brand that sold out. Plus Gary Fisher is a sub brand of Trek. Sub brand meaning it's the exact same brand of bike with a different name on it. Plus Haro's and GT's may make decent beginner mountain bikes, but their both still brands of bike more known and better suited for being an aggressive trick/skate park & MBX style of bike. But just for the record, Santa Cruz bikes are the best for mountain they are one of very few bike companies that only make mountain bikes and have their bikes manufactured in the US.
I have SC superlight 2012, eventhough still use single pivot but it is very good climber. Light frame and valuable price. I also had chameleon, and I'm satisfied with the performance.
Got my aluminum nomad and it is perfect for me up and down hill ride. It's geometry gives me ease pedaling either way. Arnimator
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10KHS
This list does not suck! Readers must understand that this list is based on votes. So vote. KHS build their own bikes after buying design rights they consider to be top of their game. They then construct it with their own expertise! Buy one and it will shut you up! Good budget bike is a bad description! My frame cost £500 15 years ago and Advertising is a good way to sell crap. If you like KHS then you are smart and know your Quality
The best for the money!
I have a really customized XCT 555 and this thing rips! I absolutely love how I can ride all day on the trails and It just never gives me any hassles. I can also press it into a downhill bike in a pinch and it will hold its own against larger 8 inch travel machines! My husband now wants one instead of his GT. Having had Trek, Specialized and Giant bike I am a hardcore KHS fan now
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The Contenders

11Gary Fisher
Just bought a used one, very nice, brand with style, rides like a Specialized, cheap, conclusion very good for mtb. Very recomended... @engax
Great bikes at great prices. I ride specialized and cannondale also and like my Fishers the best
Giant is cheap Asian crap made in a sweat shop by 11 year old laborers. Please buy a quality American Make that supports our Economy. Be cheap with your underwear and your hair plugs. INVEST in your bike.

12Lapierre
Zesty is extremely well engineered and probably one of the best bikes available today.
2013 Spicy 516 has blown me away. Can handle everything I throw at it. Best bike I have ever owned.
Lapierre pro race team 2013, best one of the 29er bicycles in the world.
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13Orbea
Great bike with good choice components
Got it 2 years ago to get fit. Ended up as my daily transport,3 downhill events, various enduro events... No problem with it so far. Well happy with it, and I m sure my next one will be an Orbea
Exelent bikes! Alma 29 s30!
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14K2
I have worked for a number of bike shops and companies, and spend a lot of time riding. That said, I have tried numerous bikes: Raleigh, Kona, Specialized, GT, Haro, etc. And of all of them, K2 is definitely right at the top. Sometimes they get a bit of a bad rap because of some of their economy lines you find at places like Sports Authority and Dicks. Those are ok introductory bikes made specifically for those companies. However, their primary lines that they sale via The Hub, and other K2 shops is definitively a legit bike.
Ya k2 is really good. They make strong durable bikes and have pro detail and you can tell a lot of attention is put in to them, if you don't believe me go buy one for yourself.
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15Kona
This is the best brand. I'm from Mexico and it's complicated to get a Kona, but once you have get it you're gonna love it. This brand offers the best relation price - quality product, you should check what offers Kona in the same range of price before buying another bike, because you always gonna find a better bike por the same price. Also Kona always is innovating, and other brands only copy the designs that Kona and others are doing. Oh and don't forget the Africa programs that Kona is making. Sorry about my english writing. I hope it works for new cyclist.
Great bikes, lots of fitment options, and they're built beautifully. I started off with a Giant Rainier (which I really liked), but when I graduated to a Kona Kahuna, the difference in both weight and usability was palpable. But... Buying a bike is a lot like buying a suit - it's not just about fashion, it's about the quality of the material, the quality of the accoutrements (i.E. the componentry), and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the fit.
Bought a Kona Explosif in Grade 9. Still riding it today. Grade 9 was in 1991 for me. The bike has received various upgrades over the years and has always been stored indoors. It's a great bike and has served me very well. I grew up in a mountain town and rode that bike in some really gnarly terrain. I've since bought a Kona for my wife and she loves it!
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16Haro
Not a lot of bicycle shop around my area carry Haro brand. I live in Nothridge, CA and only 1 out of 4 bike shop carry this brand. My co-workers had gotten me into MTB'ing, and their bikes ranges from $1200-2800 MTBs'. Kona Kahuna 29er, Specialized Rockhopper Pro 29, Giant XTC Composte 29er 1, and what do I have? That's right, Haro. 6 months of hard riding and it still runs good... Oh yea, funny thing, I have a Haro Flightline One 26 :)
I bought a flightline trail 26 2013 model and I was amazed by its capability knowing that their company is more known in building BMX bikes the Haro mountain bike that I have right now truly exudes all my expectation, its very light, its easy to manouver, components are up par with the rest of its kind, this one is truly a value for money.
I bought Haro 'cause of the price. Went for Flightline 2010 model, limited Croatia edition. Invested and received is more than great. With some modification gear wise it has become a real muscle mountain bike. Been riding it now for a year and can't wait start of the new season.
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17Shimano
Shimano components almost present on every bike. Its either sram or shimano here in RP. Doere group set is the best
Shimano is the best bike... Every bike makers use Shimano parts... Like Disk breaks, HUBS, WHEELS, and Cranks, Chains,

I recommend Shimano for every person who looking for best quality brand super faster machine... (y)
The most reliable bike ever..
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18Kranked

Nice bike just very performance and fun on mountain all shimano pieces and very good suspensions good price for good quality

19Mosso
I have the Mosso 2620 series. Absolutely feels lighter than other expensive brands. Nice on the climbs, power transfer is well felt thru speed. I recommend this frame for XC riders and recreational riders too.
I am 210 lbs and rode my Mosso every day, trail to highways, about 20 km daily, for one year, no cracks no dents, still in perfect shape, really bang for the buck! I love it
Please give me a mountaint bike free please please please I live in Bangladesh, Dhaka please please
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20Scott
Great bikes, reliable, well done and detailed at its finest.
Huge range to choose from road, to kids, womens, dh, all mountain, trail, xc and a few more varieties to choose from.

Fully recomended and exclusive
What to say about the company that makes 899 grams frame?
Completely beautiful, gorgeous bikes, completely addictive to ride. I have both a road, Cyclocross and a Hard tail Race bike, and each serve me very well!
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21Raleigh
This is the first 'branded' bike I own, (I would not consider Wal-mart bikes as 'branded'... More sort of generic) and I have had very good rides on it, both in paved and dirt roads, being the longest a 50 mile ride along the baja coast, it performed excellent going up hill, very light, and on the way down it it zoomed up to 45MPH very smoothly, no vibration, no shakes... Very pleased with mi bike, wonder why it's so up in the rankings...
Raleigh's are on the comeback. They slipped a little in the past but the bikes are top notch now and still priced well. The Euro pro team is going to help with the dated perception some people may still be hanging onto.
I have a Talus 200 and are very impressed.
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22Bianchi
It's frame is as sturdy as you could think of. The design has been superb.
I have a bianchi frame and its the best frame I've used among others with highest price, the design is different from any others,
One of the oldest. And still hasnt dissappointed the buyers since 1885
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23Polygon
Low price
high specification
best value
Amazing bikes, can climbing fastly because its geometry, lower price, good quality, and USA TECHNOLOGY
I love this bike! Super comfortable!
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24Apollo
I have had a bloody good run out of apollo bikes had to now in New Zealand would buy another
Very cheap, but very poorly made and spec is not good and very heavy.

25Mongoose
I have my tyax comp and the price is less for the value of the bike
First mountain bike and the only brand of mtb bike I haven't had any problems and I've had many supposely good brand bikes it may be cheaper than any other brands but don't over look it
Certainly the best bike I have ever owned. I am not an avid biker by any means but with shocks in the front fork and a shock absorbing recoil spring mounted on the frame makes riding a lot more comfortable than my old Huffy.
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26Cube
I have a Cube AMS 130 SL (2013) and it is without doubt the best all mountain bikes I have ever ridden. Although not cheap, it's frame and rear linkage is beautifully made and creates a responsive ride that absorbs small and big hits with ease giving you the confidence to go faster than you would think possible! Awesome components for the money, seriously lightweight and looks amazing! Highly recommend Cube and their German engineering and manufacturing.
Great bikes, reasonably priced, cool colors, and they look amazing, have good quality parts, you get the most for your money.
Great bikes, value for money also the bikes are fitted with excellent parts.
Very reliable ride.
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27Ghost
Awesome bike to ride, aggressive or just for fun
Awesome bike, looks great too
Best thing I've ever had!
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28GTS
I have my GTS M7 downhill mtb its little bit heavy compare to my GIANT XTC but nice frame design and good performance...
I have GTS frame too (gts foi) its weight is just a bike pedal.

29Ryder
This is the best!
I love Ryder stride competition series as I ride confidently in the mountain trails. The Ryder design combination of colors is unique that tend to encourage the mountain bike riders to choose the same.
Easy ride and uniq body
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30Fuji
Best bike. Outland cross country full suspension one of the top contender in quality
Best bike ever. I have the Nevada 2.0 2011 and its hardcore and it has a really good price. I recommend it 100 %! Lifetime warranty.
Amazing bike... Not very well known but great geo, great performance and great price. Better than my older cannondale. Fuji Mt. Fuji MTB.
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31Schwinn
Schwinn should actually be in the top ten. This list is probably not the most accurate seeing as how people equate quality with price. Watching the Tour de France and buying a bike based on what is being raced does not determine quality of bike.
My son races with a schwinn and does well for a beginner. I hope to get a better one in the future but for now he uses the cheaper one.
So far dhil beginner pa lng ako, pero napansin ko sa schwinn good in all forms.
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32Firefox
Firefox is an ultimate bicycle brand which gives people comfortof money and the cycle too! But I don't know that why the HEll have they put it at 50 position! I want you all to vote! Thanks
The best brand of cycles in its CLass
Affordable price and Good quality!
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33SGM
Nice bike and affordable...
Sgm cj a nice bike for an entry level bike :) it suites me
Nice and cool bike... Just change some components and it is ready for an epic ride!
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34Canyon
Best STW-ratio of any frame (including Trek, Specialized and Cannondale), excellent value, consistent quality components throughout, anodized frames, great geometry. To sum up, the best bikes in class.
These brand give you TOP equipment and frames for a beautiful price. I have a Canyon AL 6.0 with 3 years of punishment and works perfect. I love it.
I have had a canyon al+ 6.0 for 1 month, very good bike very good value for money, mountain biker malvern
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35Corratec
Best quality with german spirit of the quality control, in the world there is no one will so concentrate on the quality compare with german..
LPC (Low Profile Chainstay) - ensures additional distance to the chain. This prevents the banging of the chain on the chain stay
Have warranty for 6 years
make different compare others bike in market
confident with this bike
all purpose bike
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36XDS
Rock solid frame, and very good climber,
Most perfect frame ever. Very good handling and cornering. Downhill expert and all the high end parts given

37Vision
Very nice rims and frames, got an MTB street for me and its awesome
Very nice frames, affordable, good quality, light and best value for entry level... Thanks to my vision 1.5 almost 2 yrs old bike and never let me down...
Sturdy, light, affordable, good quality, best value for your money. I have it for a year now and it never let me down... Entry level bike that can compete with other expensive brands.
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38Norco
Love my team 9.2 so light but solid as rock..
I'm Norcorian.. Nitro 9.1.. 29er..
Aurum = tech, beauty, art work
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39Diamondback
Diamondback with higher level SRAM components... Tough relatively light and smooth. Looks good and performs with Rock Shox mid end fork with lockout and fully adjustable rebound. You can spend thousands more but if your not a pro this set up is incredibly bullet proof and affordable!
I have had three over the years and I have never regretted it. My latest is the Response. Adjustable forks, beefy tires, and bulletproof frame. Some say that the derailers and cassette is lacking, but put the rapid fire triggers and a proper adjustment and go pound the dirt.
I own one, sorta good, love the suspensions on it, but the brakes aren't disc and the gears tend to break quite easily, had mine for 3 years and puttons of miles onto it, good for jumps though.
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40Felt
Felt Sixty team rocks
Solid frame. I own a flite 6061 aluminium. Been riding on random weekend for a few years. By the way I converted mine to a fixie.
I'm 12 years old and I have felt nine trail and it is so cool
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41Hero
Your cycles are always best hero. I Love hero
Hero is the largest cycle manufacturer in the world. Octane recra is the best
You are the best!

42Rocky Mountain Bicycles
My '99 Blizzard has been through at least 3 drivetrains and wheelsets. I still haven't found anything better.
The Element 999 is an Amazing Ride! I am so impressed with this bike, I won't ride anything else!
The best! Ride it hard or easy. It just work well and looks good
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43BMC
I've been using my BMC Trailfox 01 for over a year now. Modified the setup (All real MTBikers put his/her own personal touch on his/her bike). Rides hard yet Kashima buttery smooth. Looks awesome too.
Had BMC for 2 years love it
I been using BMB Trailfox and really enjoy it for the last 4 months.
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44Jamis
Jamis is thus far a good brand for a mountain bike. I was given the TRAIL X3 (2011) model and once I've began to use it on a recreational purpose, I saw how light it was, though was a bit apprehensive on the way it drags---turns out the tires are mostly for off-road terrains. However, once I got the hang of biking, we (along with my biker friends who are avid fans of the Giant, Cervelo, and other popular brand) decided to go on a hardcore biking, from mile-long uphills, which, owing to the thick threads of the tyres, was pretty challenging. However, come downhill, the geometry of the Jamis Trail X3 proved that it was designed to have a great gravity-geometry-aero-dynamics ratio. Was hardly pedaling but I kinda left most of my peers downhill. But that's not all, once put to the OFF-ROAD TEST, man, the combination of the specs and the design proved that it the Jamis Trail X3 will give out a powerful off-road performance. Am so satisfied with the Victory Red color given to me that I decided to give it to my nephew so he could donate his generic bike and bike with me. Oh, and I bought the "dirt" colored for myself. Yep, I so recommend this that I bought a second of the same model (though I got the 'dirt' color).
By the way, I'm from the Philippines, and a practicing lawyer/musician who just loves adventure so much that while very much eccentric with my ways, am veery meticulous when it comes to my equipment, expensive or otherwise. The Jamis Trail X3 is definitely worth every money you pay for it.
I have a durango 1 in the victory red and white combo I love but I'm a 300 pound rider and a I beat on doing downhill I will upgrade some components because of my size but even with that I have been beating on it for 3 years in the rough northeast terrain. I did change over to a rockshox xc32 becaues the gila pro only held up about a year with me on it other than that great bike and I bought it a model year later for trail xc prices
I own a Durango3 2010, and it's an awesome bike, at this time 10000 kms and very good performance for it's price.
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45IDEAL
Very good bikes in low ranga prices. I have a boommax hardtail with alivio set for 12 years now. With very hard ride many km in trail roads and small jumps thw frame is in perfect condition except from the color and the stickers. Also mind that the bike are made in Greece and not in China and in my eyes that's a good thing
I ride a hardtail 3 years now and I'm totaly satisfied
Great bikes Great Price

46Focus

47Rockrider
Good starter bikes. I've put 4,500km in the last year. It's hung in there quite well. Not the best but a good place to start.
Average bike, cheap = top choice for beginners, softcore riders. It also has some pro-models (reasonable price)...
Good quality bike & cheap! Go to decathlon and try one of those! You can try it for free inside the shop. What is bad: they have few colors, but maybe thiefs will also not like those colors and will go for another bikes.

48Commencal
Meta - best bike I've ridden. Really good build quality
Meta 5.5 carbon! Good downhill and on the climb.
Meta sx 2012.. The best

49Capriolo
Surprisingly good value for money. If they keep making these kind of bikes, they might get more expensive over time. If you want to have fun with your bike check out new big nine model, I tried one owned by my friend, and it is quite good entry level MTB.
I have Capriolo Roadster and my humble opinion is that that is very good bike, strong for heavy people (I'am 125 kg or 250 lbs), fast and comfortable for road and city driving.
Great values bikes using good components and very well made.
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50Iron Horse
Very beautiful design and color combining, light weight and cheap. Have strong frame structure, can go all type of trail. If you buy this bike and another bike with same price, you will know the iron horse item is super quality. I have seven mtb, one of it is iron horse, another like giant, merida, norco that more expensive than iron horse but from all I choose iron horse because more comfortable, and very straching design. And another reason is, if we talk with our friend or anyone about mtb, we just need say IRON HORSE and your partner will automatically know the aroma of iron horse. Seriously cheap, from another mtb brand.
I own 7 Iron Horse bikes and they are the best bikes I have ever owned! Most of the other bikes on the list above this brand don't actually deserve to be on there. Mongoose is one of the worst brands! If you want a cheap, piece of crap then don't get a Iron Horse. Well constructed and built in the USA!

51Motobécane

I picked up a Fantom 29r elite for 899.00 these are the specs. Frame MOTO29HX Kinesis Engineered Aluminum with TrailTuned PowerStay Design, DualProfile Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, downtube bottle mount, seat tube accessory mount
Fork ROCKSHOX RECON SILVER TK29 SOLO AIR 29" QR 100mm LongTravel W/External rebound and TurnKey lockout

Crankset FSA VDrive Hollow-Forged Aluminum arms, 24/32/42T, (15 ~17:170mm 19~21:175mm)
Bottom Bracket FSA MegaEXO external bearing 73mm
Pedals Mountain Platform
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX DynaSYS, FD-M660-10, SLX, TOP-SWING, DUAL-PULL, BAND TYPE(W/31.8MM ADAPTER)
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT long cage, DynaSYS for 30 Speed (KRDM780SGS)
Shifters Shimano SLX DynaSYS 30 speed trigger shift
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano DynaSYS SLX KCS-HG81-10 11-36t 10Speed
Chain KMC X10SL
Hubs Gravity Sealed Bearing Disc with Quick Release
Spokes Stainless steel
Rims WTB FX23 29" Disc Black anodized Aluminum
Tires WTB Nano 29er, 2.1x29
Brakes Avid Elixir3 Hydraulic Disc front and rear, 180mm Avid HS1 rotors
Brake Levers Avid Elixir3 for Disc Brake
Headset CaneCreek Sealed Bearing threadless 1 1/8 in
Handlebar Black Finish Aluminum 6061 T6
Stem Black Finish Aluminum threadless
Tape/Grip WTB DualCompound
Saddle WTB SpeedV
Seat Post Black Finish Aluminum Mountain 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp Super Light Alloy with Bolt
Besides all that technical stuff it's a blast to ride.

I recently built up a Motobecane Fantom Pro DS from the frame up. Love this bike. The frame quality is superb, and it's built in the same factory as most high end bikes such as Trek and Specialized in Taiwan. The frame is constructed from 7005 grade aluminum and weighs under 5 lbs.

Not only that, but the value of a brand new Motobecane Fantom Pro can't be beat! Full XTR component set, Avid Elixir brakes, and Rockshox Reba Race fork and Monarch RT3 out back, plus super smooth cartridge bearing wheels, all for under 2k, what a deal! I only wish I had bought mine new, but building it up has been a blast!

I ride as much as possible and can shred trails on this bike. It's never let me down. Sure it doesn't have fancy shaped tubes or a super complex suspension system, but it works! While their lower end bikes might be lumped with wal-mart quality bikes, their higher end stuff is on par with most name brand bikes, without hurting the wallet too much. I've even read about people building up motobecanes into sub 20lb racing machines. Mine weighs above 30lbs, but I prefer going down than up, and if I need to shed a few pounds, I can lose it from my belly.

I'll ride this bike till I destroy it. For the price, this brand can't be beat.

52Orange
Fantastic downhill bikes. Super lightweight, strong, durable. A bit on the pricey side but they are worth the money. The best bike I've had... BY FAR!
I have orange very nice in/on off road...
Amazing bikes! Expensive but the quality is great. Orange crush 2011 best hardtail I've ever rode
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53Da Bomb
I have a the bomb arrow bike with black and white color. I like the design good for drag race its very comfortable.
I have my the bomb warhawk kick ass mtb frame great for four cross and dirt jumping the best
I have my the Bomb Arrow Bomb Bike! Very nice! :D
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54Niner Bikes
Niner bikes have the best geometry period. I have rode Gary Fisher, Cannondale, Specialized too but I always go back to my Niner. Fast as hell and climbs like a beast. Niner bikes should easily no questions ask be in the top 10. Go ride one and see for yourself!
The best bike I ever had. Rode on Merida, Giant and Norco, but nothing match Niner's performance

55Sobim

56United
Great performance, and reliable
This one come out from Indonesia.
I had United Dominate for more over than 3 years.
Great frame with it's geometry, alloy, hydrofoaming, butted tube and surprisingly in cheap price.
Awesome!
Low prices
a lot of accesories
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57Avanti
Firtstly Avanti should be in top 10 because I uses all the 'top of the line ' components such as FOX 32 RACING FORKS and ROCK SHOX FORKS and AVID XX WORLD CUP BRAKES and have a variety of CARBON FRAMES, 7005 ULTRALITE ALLOY FRAMES and use DT SWISS RIMS and SPOKES and SRAM XX and SHIMANO XTR components... When you think about it a bike ' brand ' as such comes down to its quality in components and accessories and these matter in purpose of the use of the bike... By john b
Fantastic New Zealand brand. Small range of very well designed bikes.
Greatest Hard tails, such great components :)just feels like it glides wherever you ride and whatever you ride on... The ride is so smooth it makes you feel lazy
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58Huffy

59Muddy Fox
Best mouton bike cycle in the world I have ever tried
Mine survived 10 years of me growing up and using yet still looked and worked like new shame it didn't survive the RTC :(
Had a Muddyfox Edge for about 8 years now. It's the best and has never let me down despite the abuse and neglect I've given it. Should be higher up the list than this!

60KTM
I owned a KTM Carbon Race. Extreme Light yet solid and very fast, perfect for Mountain ride. The bike is matt black and certainly a head-turner. Thanks to KTM team for making this wonderful bike! And please keep them coming!

61Carrera
Awesome bike, that has good overall performance and stability. Good for off road and trail riding, can handle a good amount of stick from me.
Amazing bike, takes on trails and paths with ease, cheep and affordable. Great for a first time buy for anyone! 21 gear speed ratio is perfect for anyone

62Genesis
Great durability and good performance. Everyone should have a genesis bike. Dual disk brakes, double butted frame and 27 speeds to make a perfect bike.
I have a genesis dual track 2 and it is absolutely amazing. I think it should be above bianchi at least.
Spectacular performance and I would choose it over any other bike make.
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63Boardman Bikes

64Rog Ljubljana

15 years of active driving without major problems. If you want solid bike without spending big money, buy Rog.


65Laux
Great bikes... Especially Zohan
I'm from Bangladesh... And owner of a Laux Combat... I think it's a nice bike with a reasonable price...

66Proton Bikes
Proton was malaysian pride
I hate proton baike
I love proton bikes and that is my moutain bikes

67Infinity

Nice bike. Bike for strong men

68Saracen
Great bike, have had it for 4 years and no problem it light, not that expensive and still feels like I could ride it throught a warzone and it would still be fine. I think that they are a good bike and should be considered.
Very good bike, robust, fitted with some excellent parts, I. E Shimano deore. Just a shame mine was stolen.
Great bikes I love saracen

69Gravity

70Look

71BH

72Oscar
Amazig perfomens but the gier is so bad but its cool
So far so good, lower price and good for off road.
Nice design and easy to ride

73Lerun
I've been using lerun since 1997 until 2013~ no problem at all~ the body frame still solid and smooth ride~ I really love it~ look forward on it.
Very strong I have been using it fo 10 years and not even a single crack on its body.

74Kross

75TRS

76NS Bikes

77Roadmaster
I love this bike... Its also my fist, not expensive-but well built. Smooth ride.
First bike and last bike ill ever own!

78CCM

79Voodoo
This bike is very uncommon, this is why it ranks so low. If it were more popular, people would come to realise that it is a bike that belongs in the top ten due to its superior quality

80Exitway
My first mountain bike. Reliable and easy to handle.

81Rock Machine
it just rocks as the name says for itself

82Zoom

83Unis Saraevo

84YT Industries

85Redline

86Dartmoor

By far the best bike brand... All about dirtjump and freeride. Affordable yet extremely light and durable frames!

87Dawes

Proper solid bikes had it four years nothing gone wrong except tyres and brakes, ride it day in day out very very reliable so much fun proper bike for serious riders.

88Wimcycle
I have addrenaline am.30 from wim cycle for 2 years,
Good spec, good price...
I have thrill xc 3... Good quality & price..

89Kuota

90Olympia Cicli

91On One

92Dunlop

93Windsor
Without question, the finest bike I have ever owned. 10 speed Windsor, 28 pounds, alloy, sun touring.

94Lombardo
Good value fot money. Use shimano components. Not a single problem

95Reebok

96Sars
Some stores or distributors couldn't help but elicit derogatory remarks against this brand of bikes, simply because they are ignorant enough as they are thinking that Sars Bikes are from mainland China. However, they would have stood corrected, if they were to search this brand on the net, hence they will surely find out Sars is from Taiwan.
With regards to the quality and the design of this bike, I have been all praises for it. It's like, as the saying goes, you pay less and you get more. I believe that some stores are just apprehensive the moment they ink a deal with this brand of bikes and display alongside giant, trek, among others and no more customers will patronize the latter brands. Quality-wise sars is at par with the best brands, but the former solely leads the way in terms affordability. That's the truth.
Just got a SARS Inferno frame and set. I am just wondering for the little amount that I paid for this bike, when looking into the quality and how it appears, this bike is durable and elegant. Is it because the brand is just new to the bicycle world?
SARS inferno really fits for those guys who wanted to convert their mtb's into road bikes. Their frames perfectly match with slender road tires and rims.
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97Magna

Excitor is the best... I have one and it's got extreme springs for maximum comfort in riding, I can ride that bike all day over the roughest terrain and it holds up awesomely!

98Atlas

99Concept

100Urata

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