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Best Mountain Bikes 2023
1. Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 29
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM XX1 Eagle
-Wheelset Roval Traverse SL 29
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 12,85 kg
-Frame material Carbon
The new Stumpjumper is a real feel-good bike: it climbs excellently, conjures a smile on the face even on demanding trails and convinces with many clever details even in the B grade. Only the seat post does not move at the high level of the rest of the equipment.
Pros
+ Great reserves on the trail
+ Strong climbing performance
+ Successful ergonomics
+ Feel-good geometry
Cons
- High price
2. Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 Reserve
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
-Wheelset Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon
-Size S, M, L, XL, XXL
-Weight 13.86 kg
-Frame material Carbon CC
A bike that already with its appearance makes us equipment hearts beat faster. Not a climbing artist but a very good downhill rider with great suspension and wonderfully balanced handling. Criticism is only for small details. Overall, a bike that rightly awakens desires.
Pros
+ Great suspension
+ Perfect balance between agility and smoothness
+ Noble equipment
Cons
- Brake line rubs on seat tube
3. Trek Rail 9.9 E-MTB
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
-Wheelset Bontrager Carbon 30
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 22.42 kg
-Frame material Carbon
The Trek Rail 9.9 is a very expensive e-MTB, yes. However, as a buyer you also get a visually and technically noble overall package with clever features, an excellent all-round performance and without significant weaknesses. A potent but comfortable chassis meets a modern but not extreme geometry, top components and a low weight. The Bosch CX motor also fits into this all-round successful overall picture and delights with reliably convincing performance. Anyone who can afford it, or wants to, certainly does not go wrong with the noble Trek E-MTB.
Pros
+ Excellent handling
+ Easy battery removal
+ Top components
Cons
- Tires should offer more grip
4. Cube Stereo 150 C:68 Action Team
Specifications
-Drivetrain Shimano XTR
-Wheelset DT Swiss EX 1501 Spline
-Size 48. 50. 52. 54
-Weight 13, 67 kg
-Frame material Carbon
The Cube Stereo 150 convinces with its great equipment, in which especially the suspension and gearshift stand out, especially at high speed on the trail. In order to elicit the last bit of performance from the rear end, you should invest some time in the damper setup. Bikers with touring ambitions have to take a more leisurely approach on the potent carbon bike.
Pros
+ Extremely high-quality equipment
+ Great smoothness
+ Very good drive
Cons
- A little leisurely uphill
5. Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM SX Eagle
-Wheelset Giant TR-1 29 alloy WheelSystem
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 12,5 kg
-Frame material Advanced-Grade Composite
The Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 is one big surprise. With "only" 115 mm we did not expect such a potent rear end, but were taught otherwise. Unfortunately, the wheel tends to rocker in the uphill, which can not be completely eliminated even with the platform switched on. On the trail it shows itself agile, agile and gives a lot of pleasure. The equipment is first class, given the relatively low price.
Pros
+ Harmonious equipment
+ Potent rear
+ Agile and agile
Cons
- Rear luffing
6. Specialized Turbo Levo Expert E-MTB
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM X1
-Wheelset Roval Traverse 29
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 21, 40 kg -Frame material Carbon
The Specialized Turbo Levo Expert is an almost perfect e-mountain bike. The components are not always "from the top shelf", but they harmonize extremely well with each other. The equally natural and powerful engine is just as appealing as the pragmatic operating concept. If you want to look for the hair in the soup, you could cite the sometimes somewhat over strained chassis.
Pros
+ Successful operating concept
+ Intuitive handling
+ Excellent drive
+ Harmonic overall concept
Cons
- Chassis reaches its limits in heavy terrain
7. Specialized Epic Hardtail
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM SX Eagle
-Wheelset Roval Control Carbon
-Size XS, S, M, L, XL
-Weight 8,0 kg
-Frame material Carbon
The Specialized Epic Hardtail is a thoroughbred World Cup race bike: uncompromisingly trimmed for low weight, stiffness and efficiency, it offers racers the perfect basis for a really incredibly fast bike. For rough trails, the SID suspension fork offered a little too low and at the same time a little tight suspension travel.
Pros
+ Extremely light frame
+ Rigid construction that generates very fast propulsion
+ Newfangled, not too stretched geometry
Cons
- Slightly too tight tuning of the suspension fork
8. Scott Scale RC 900
Specifications
-Drivetrain Shimano XTR
-Wheelset Syncros Silverton 2.0 TR
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 10.40 kg
-Frame material Carbon
At first glance, somewhat inconspicuous, it shows its true strength in continuous use. An ideal sitting position paired with a successful equipment ensure a very good overall package. On the trail, it shines, especially through its high flexibility on various routes. Overall, the Scott Scale is a very carefree companion in all possible applications of an XC race hardtail.
Pros
+ Very successful sitting position
+ Flexibility on the trail
+ Comfortable frame
Cons
- Level brake slightly loses pressure point
9. Scott Genius eRide 910
Specifications
-Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
-Wheelset Syncros Revelstoke-E
-Size S, M, L, XL
-Weight 22.90
-Frame material Carbon
Versatility at the highest level: The Scott Genius eRide 910 is a very good e-MTB that does not have any weaknesses, but has many strengths. In addition to the great look, this is also the in-house TwinLoc system, which also has its justification on the E-MTB, even if it is a little to the detriment of the ergonomics on the cockpit. The riding characteristics are very balanced, even if the bike is rather smooth on the trail than agile. This makes the Scott E-MTB also ideal for beginners.
Pros
+ Great look
+ Excellent all-round properties
+ Convincing chassis
Cons
- Slightly overloaded cockpit
10. Trek Marlin 7
Specifications
-Drivetrain Shimano Deore M5120
-Wheelset Bontrager Kovee
-Size S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL
-Weight 13.47 kg
-Frame material Alpha Silver Aluminum
The Trek Marlin 7 not only inherits the look of the noble hardtails from the same company, the sporty geometry is also reminiscent of the World Cup-proven models in the program. The aluminum frame can score points, for example, with internally laid trains, while at the same time you have a choice of six frame sizes. The Trek Marlin 7 2020 represents the top model of the hardtail entry-level class.
Pros
+ Shifter and brake system from Shimano
+ High-quality Bontrager attachment
+ Lightweight RockShox XC 30 suspension fork
+ Alpha Silver Aluminum Frame with Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Missing lockout from handlebar