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Modern mountain bikes are equipped with a suspension fork, higher-quality bikes are also equipped with disc brakes and rear suspension. Completely suspended mountain bikes are called fullys. You can find mountain bikes in different price ranges and areas of use. The choice of the right MTB depends on the intended use. Mountain bikes in every price range, from cheap entry-level models to super sports class, are available in our online shop. In our blog, you will find mountain bike tests that will help you with your purchase decision.
Table of Contents:
- Hardtail or Fully?
- What mountain bike types are there?
- How much spring travel is intended for which use?
- How much does a new mountain bike cost?
- What is the right frame size for a mountain bike?
- Which MTB wheel size suits you?
- Which circuit?
- What brakes can be found on mountain bikes?
- How much does a mountain bike weigh?
- Are there mountain bikes made especially for women?
- What should be considered after buying an MTB?
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HARDTAIL OR FULLY?
- A full-suspension mountain bike has clearly understandable advantages off-road.
- Not only is it faster downhill, it’s also faster uphill off-road.
- It “glides” over obstacles; you are not “thrown back” on every rock or branch, but drive over the obstacle with little resistance.
- The advantage of the hardtail is of course its price and weight, especially beginners are right here.
WHAT MOUNTAIN BIKE TYPES ARE THERE?
In addition to the rough distinction between a hardtail and fully, depending on whether full suspension is available or not, there are other MTB types. Depending on the intended use and the terrain in which you want to be on the road, you will find the right mountain bike for you in these categories.
CROSS COUNTRY OR MARATHON BIKES
The purpose of cross country bikes is clearly sporting use up to racing. Performance is paramount, sometimes at the expense of comfort. For optimum energy savings, the bikes are very light (usually less than 13 kg, ambitious athletes ride bikes under 10 kg) and have high-quality components. Recommended terrain is unpaved paths and roads, you should refrain from difficult terrain. Cross country hardtails are the most common, but cross country fullys have now also been designed for racing.
TRAIL BIKES OR ALSO CALLED ALL-MOUNTAIN BIKES
An all-mountain or trail bike is usually a full-suspension mountain bike, i.e. a fully, which is designed for a wide range of uses. This can range from simple tours in flat terrain to crossing the Alps. The weight of the bike is less of a focus, it’s much more about comfort, reliability, and enough travel. The variable chassis of the trail bikes have a suspension travel of 120 to 160 mm. The suspension fork and the damper can often be blocked completely or partially in order to be able to ride uphill better. The weight of the All-Mountain Bikes is around 10 to 14 kg.
DOWNHILL AND FREERIDE BIKES
Downhill and freeride mountain bikes are made for use in difficult, very sloping terrain and are only used downhill. Due to the high loads, they have to be very robust, which results in a high weight. Downhill bikes weigh between 16 and 18 kg. Huge suspension forks with suspension travel between 180 and 250 mm and brake disc diameters of 200 mm are part of the basic equipment. With freeride bikes, you can sometimes jump more than 10 meters high. Integral helmets or full face downhill helmets and protectors are an absolute must for downhill.
ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKES
Enduro mountain bikes can be classified between all-mountain and downhill bikes. They are much more suitable for touring and not only designed for descents. Nevertheless, they offer enough robustness and spring travel reserves for drops and small jumps. Enduros promise a lot of fun on technical trails, in demanding terrain, and in bike parks.
FAT BIKES
Fat bikes can be recognized from afar by their extra-wide tires. These tires are perfect for surfaces such as snow or sand. The wide tires literally stick to the ground. Some fat bike riders swear by this great traction in demanding riding situations.
DIRT BIKES
Dirt bikes are mountain bikes with small, very maneuverable frames. The suspension fork often only has a very small spring travel or is completely replaced by a rigid fork. There is also no gear shift at all. Their area of application is dirt jumping, a fun sport in which you jump over mounds of earth or kickers. During the jumps, a wide variety of tricks and tricks are performed with the bikes.
HOW MUCH SPRING TRAVEL IS INTENDED FOR WHICH USE?
- Hardtail: suspension fork with 100 mm travel for easy tours and fast courses
- Fully: 120 to 140 mm of travel for longer trips over medium-difficult terrain
- Enduro: 150 to 180 mm travel for rough terrain and mountain excursions
- Downhill bike: 180 to 240 mm suspension travel for laid-out and closed routes
How much DOES A NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE COST?
Of course, the price of a mountain bike depends on the requirements and the components installed. We would like to help you find out what you can expect from the three price ranges: entry-level, middle class, and premium in terms of components and prices.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ENTRY-LEVEL MOUNTAIN BIKE COST?
If you want to venture into the mountain bike world, you should start with a hardtail. Here you can find models from around $700 that are suitable for easy tours on forest roads. Of course, only simple components are used at such a price. You can still expect suspension forks with 100mm travel, stable diamond frames made of aluminum, and disc brakes. Especially the latter is practically mandatory in the field.
For around $1200 you can already get very high-quality entry-level hardtails, which iron effortlessly over one or the other trail and are also suitable for long tours. Good suspension forks, lighter add-on parts, and high-quality rims are already installed in this price range.
Anyone who expects even more from their bike will find entry-level fullys from $1500 which are even better suited for trail use. Here you have to make compromises in terms of the quality of the components. A hardtail around $1000 is therefore recommended for beginners.
THESE PRICES AWAIT YOU FOR A MID-RANGE MTB
If you are looking for a mountain bike for ambitious tours and even one or the other race, you do not have to spend a lot of money. Mid-range MTBs today offer a high level of functionality at a reasonable price. There are excellent hardtails for around $1500, which should make most bikers happy in terms of a suspension fork, attachments, drive (SRAM NX/GX Eagle or Shimano Deore/SLX level), and brakes.
Depending on whether you are looking for an XC hardtail or a trail hardtail, you get 80-100mm or 100-140mm of travel, which will make trail descents a real pleasure. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure the necessary safety. If you move your price limit in the direction of $2000, you usually get a light carbon frame, which means that these hardtails are also suitable for racing.
If you prefer a fully, you have to reckon with around $2500. Here you already get a good chassis that can be fine-tuned to your own needs. Also in terms of attachments, drive, and brakes, acceptable parts are already installed. As a rule, one should not expect only a carbon frame.
THAT’S WHAT PREMIUM MOUNTAIN BIKES COST
Of course, there are no upper limits, but you can get a premium hardtail from around $2500. High-quality suspension forks (depending on the application between 100-140mm travel) are installed here, which mostly come from Fox or Rock Shox.
There are also carbon frames and some carbon add-on parts. Of course, the more you spend, the more carbon you will find on the bike and the lower the weight. If you have high ambitions, you have to dig a little deeper into your pocket. Then there are also SRAM X01 or even XX1 Eagle or Shimano XT and XTR components for the drive. In addition, there are powerful disc brakes, which are also suitable for wild trail use.
A Premium Fully costs around $3500-$5000. Here, too, there is the full range of high-quality chassis, carbon frames, hydraulic disc brakes, and race-ready SRAM and Shimano drives. Of course, the equipment differs in detail, depending on whether you decide on a marathon, trail, enduro, or downhill fully. But at this price, you can be sure that you have the right vehicle for every tour and every trail.
WHAT IS THE RIGHT FRAME SIZE FOR A MOUNTAIN BIKE?
The size of the frame is the most important criterion for a correct fit of the mountain bike. Comfortable and safe driving is only possible with a suitable bike.
Depending on your height and step length, you need a suitable frame size. You can find an MTB frame size calculator here. Of course, our customer service will also help you at [email protected] or by phone. In our branches, the sales staff will work with you to find out which frame size is right for you.
WHICH MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEEL SIZE SUITS YOU?
That depends on where and on which terrain you want to ride your new MTB. Twentyniners, i.e. bikes with 29-inch wheels, are currently conquering the market. The 29ers show their advantages – better traction and comfort – especially with hardtails. The disadvantages are sluggish steering characteristics due to higher weight and lower rigidity.
Bikes with the new wheel size of 27.5 inches are also increasing. Long-travel all-mountains and enduros benefit from the rolling properties of the medium-sized 27.5-inch wheels. They are a good compromise between agile steering characteristics, high rigidity, and smooth running.
In the medium and high-quality range, the 26-inch wheel size has largely disappeared from the market.
You can find more information about the right wheel size for your new mountain bike in our guide: Which MTB wheel size is the right one?
WHICH CIRCUIT?
Derailleur gears are used on mountain bikes because a large translation range is required. You want to use the lowest possible gears uphill and still be able to pedal on fast descents. If you mainly want to ride tours, you should make sure that the gear ratio has a wide range.
Single cranks are very common in cross country and enduro racing because they save weight and are less subject to wear. Double cranks have prevailed in most segments. They form the best compromise between low weight and sufficient gear range. The triple cranks are still very popular among touring bikers, they offer the widest range of gears.
We have explained which individual circuits are available from Shimano & SRAM for mountain bikes in our mountain bike groupset overview. There you will also find further information on 1-way, 2-way, and 3-way MTB circuits.
WHICH BRAKES CAN BE FOUND ON MOUNTAIN BIKES?
Mountain bikes are pieces of sports equipment that have to withstand high loads. A safe and reliable braking system is particularly important off-road. Where rim brakes used to be used more often, hydraulic disc brakes can now be found throughout. They offer the highest braking power and can be dosed most precisely, which not only means more safety but also more fun, especially off-road.
HOW MUCH DOES A MOUNTAIN BIKE WEIGH?
The weight of a mountain bike is of course very dependent on the price and the type. XC/marathon bikes tend to be on the lighter side of the weight ranges mentioned below, while trail bikes tend to be on the heavier side because of the more stable components and the additional suspension travel.
For entry-level hardtails, this usually means a weight of between 27-29 lbs, while fullys in this range weigh between 33-35 lbs. Mid-range hardtails should weigh between 25-27 lbs, fullys 29-33 lbs
Bikers with generous wallets can look forward to premium hardtails weighing less than 25 lbs (many of the bikes even weigh well under 22 lbs), while fullys weigh between 27-31 lbs.
ARE THERE MOUNTAIN BIKES MADE ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN?
Most manufacturers now offer women’s models with features and geometry that are tailored to women’s anatomy. The women do not fundamentally differ from the men in terms of anatomy, but they prefer to sit more upright. The women’s mountain bikes take this fact into account. A big advantage is that women’s mountain bikes are usually offered in smaller sizes to accommodate body heights of less than 1.60 m.
WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AFTER BUYING AN MTB?
A mountain bike should be serviced regularly. After 125-186 miles of use, a first, small inspection is advisable. With normal use, an inspection should be carried out at least once a year. There, the usual wearing parts, such as chains, tires, brakes, should be checked intensively and replaced if necessary. Intensive use off-road and in poor weather conditions significantly shorten the maintenance intervals.
In difficult conditions, brakes and tires can wear out after less than 621 miles. With “fair-weather drivers” they last five times as long. the suspension forks and dampers are also subject to wear. The maintenance instructions of the manufacturer of the damper elements must be observed here. These write maintenance after 50 to 100 hours of operation, no later than once a year.
If a suspension fork no longer works properly after one and a half years of intensive use, this is usually not a warranty case, but maintenance is necessary and is subject to a charge. In many cases, you have to carry out minor maintenance work yourself. You can get help from our bike Repair Guide. Here we can help with tools and parts in our BeatusBikes.com branches.
IN JUST A FEW STEPS TO THE RIGHT MTB TIRE PRESSURE
The MTB tire pressure mainly depends on the surface, riding style, and system weight and has an enormous influence on the riding characteristics of your mountain bike. In order to get the maximum performance and safety out of your off-road trips, it is worth experimenting with different tire pressures in order to approach the optimum. We have summarized everything you need to know about the correct MTB tire pressure in our guide: “ The correct mountain bike tire pressure ”.
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MTB BRAND FOR YOU
We currently have 10 mountain bike manufacturers in our shops – and we are convinced that they all build outstanding MTBs! Which manufacturer has the right MTB for you depends on the area of use, your sporting ambitions, and, last but not least, your budget. These parameters determine the choice of components and materials and ultimately the quality of your MTB. In our guide: “Which MTB brand?” you will find helpful tips and a brief introduction to all the mountain bike brands we have listed.
MTB BIKE FITTING MADE EASY
A relaxed and pain-free seating position, even after hours in the saddle, with proper pressure on the pedal and full control of your MTB at all times – this is how the interaction between your bike and you should ideally be. The main key to this is the right sitting position, but finding it can be a complex process as there are many adjustments to be made. With our guide: ” MTB seating position ” you can easily find a suitable basic setting and many other ways of optimizing your seating position.
FAT BIKES FOR MORE FUN!
Until recently, fat bikes were absolute niche bikes, but within a very short time, they have developed into the ultimate fun mountain bikes for all imaginable areas of use. This special type of MTB offers great riding fun where conventional MTBs can no longer get any further: Fat bikes demonstrate their advantages on the sand, snow, and all loose surfaces. We have put together everything you need to know about fat bikes in our extensive fat bike advice.
TRACTION, PERFORMANCE, AND COMFORT – ARE ALL A QUESTION OF THE RIGHT MTB TIRES
Different wheel sizes, countless tread patterns, and varying tire widths – finding the right tire right away doesn’t seem to be an easy task. But don’t worry: With our guide, we shed light on the complex topic and provide you with valuable information and clear recommendations for the right MTB tire. We have put together everything you need to know about black tires in our guide: ” Which mountain bike tire ?”.
A QUIET DRIVE AND PRECISE SHIFTING THANKS TO THE NEW CHAIN
Careful care and maintenance maintain the value of your mountain bike and ensure smooth-running components and their safe functioning. You should pay particular attention to the drive, which is subject to high wear depending on the driving performance and weather conditions. The chain in particular needs regular cleaning and fresh lubricant. But even the best chain needs to be replaced – we explain exactly how this works in our guide to changing mountain bike chains.
VALUABLE BEGINNER’S KNOWLEDGE FOR PROSPECTIVE MOUNTAIN BIKERS
With mountain biking, you can let off steam in the great outdoors in an absolutely environmentally friendly way, discover new areas, experience exciting adventures and constantly surpass yourself. But at the beginning, there are often many questions: What equipment do I need? Where can I get a training plan? And which mountain bike is particularly beginner-friendly? Don’t worry – getting started is not that difficult: In our mountain bike beginner’s guide, you will get all the answers to these questions and 9 quick start tips for immediate implementation.
WASHING, CARE, VALUE RETENTION
If you move your mountain bike in a way that is appropriate to the species, you can certainly agree with us on this point: the dirtier your bike, the nicer the ride! Therefore, proper cleaning is part of practically every trip. If you do it right, your bike will thank you with reliable functionality, smooth operation, and a great look. With our tips for cleaning your mountain bike, we will show you the best way to proceed and which tools will make your work a lot easier.
THE VARIO SEAT POST – A GUARANTEE FOR UNRESTRICTED DRIVING PLEASURE
Different route profiles and routes often require a variable seating position and great freedom of movement on the bike. A lowerable seat post can offer you real added value and an additional level of comfort and safety when mountain biking. We have explained how it works, what advantages and disadvantages it has, and whether you can retrofit it to your mountain bike in our guide: “ Vario seat post for mountain bikes ”.
BIKE PARKS – PLAYGROUNDS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Bike parks are specially created areas where you can develop your skills in different disciplines and levels of difficulty and experience untroubled riding fun. A visit to a bike park is a must for passionate mountain bikers because here you and your bike are the focus and you are guaranteed not to run the risk of colliding with pedestrians, dogs, or sudden obstacles on your tours. We explain everything you need to know about the bike park in our guide: “ Bike park guide – tips and tricks”.
THE 15 BEST BIKE PARKS IN UNITED STATES
Close to home, on holiday, or within easy reach of a sporty weekend trip: where are the trendiest hotspots for passionate mountain bikers? Which bike parks do you simply have to get under your wheels to experience exciting thrills and limitless action? In our blog post: ” The 15 best bike parks in the United States” we present you with a short profile of the largest parks – there is sure to be one near you!
BREAK THE RULES: GO TO THE BIKE PARK WITH YOUR HARDTAIL
For breathtaking jumps from dizzying heights, we clearly recommend a fully – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with a hardtail in the bike park! The robust frames of MTB hardtails can withstand high loads, score with low system weight, and at the same time razor-sharp handling. Our fearless MTB editor Markus subjected a hardtail to a relentless practical test in the bike park.
MTBS FOR WOMEN – NOT ONLY OPTICAL DIFFERENCES
Women don’t buy their clothes in the men’s department, so why should women ride men’s mountain bikes? The fact that there are special MTB women’s models makes perfect sense when you compare the anatomical differences such as arm length, torso length, sit bone distance, and height – and of course, women often have different visual requirements for their bike than men!
SET MTB GEARS FOR QUIET AND PRECISE GEAR CHANGES
Hardly anything can spoil the fun of driving more than a rattling chain and an improperly adjusted circuit. While the chain noise is usually just really annoying, skipping gears are even dangerous and, in the worst case, can lead to a fall. So that you can efficiently transfer your energy to the rear wheel with precise shifting and a silky-smooth drive, we have created an easy-to-understand guide: ” Adjusting the MTB gears ” including an explanatory video.
THE HISTORY OF THE MOUNTAIN BIKE
The mountain bike will soon be 50 years old and can look back on an exciting time full of changes and innovations. From the simple off-road bike without gears to the current high-end fullys, almost all components, materials, and geometries have changed fundamentally – everything for even more performance and riding fun off-road. In our blog post: ” The history of the mountain bike ” we present the origin and the most important milestones in the development.
THE PERFECT BASIC EQUIPMENT FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Your mountain bike and you – that’s all you need for a successful trip into the countryside – or does it? Admittedly, you should still get some useful accessories, whether for safety, comfort, or performance reasons. So that you set your priorities correctly and don’t spend money on unnecessary accessories, we would like to explain to you in a blog post what the right mountain bike accessories are and recommend tips for useful basic equipment. First of all: the MTB helmet should definitely be part of the basic equipment!
SWEAT FOR SUCCESS
When it comes to athletic performance and achieving goals, ambitious athletes want to constantly improve. Mountain biking in particular demands a wide range of skills from the rider, which in the end will decide victory or defeat. Fitness, strength, and condition are the key skills, the most balanced driver is usually at the top of the podium.
