Mountain bike rating - TOP-10

Among all the variety of bicycles, it is the mountain bike that is the “SUV”. The special design makes it versatile and passable where other vehicles get stuck or fail.

The mountain bike moves with ease both on asphalt and on sand. It is for all these qualities that this type of construction is loved by many riders. Our mountain bike rating will introduce you to the best models.

Specialized Rockhopper

The Specialized Rockhopper is a proven XC hardtail with 3 wheel options to choose from. The aluminum alloy frame with forged dropouts will not break during the most extreme riding.

The Shimano Deore equipment system belongs to an excellent middle class, quite capable of replacing professional components. Tektro disc hydraulics, a Rockshox XC28 oil-spring fork and a light weight of 12kg make this bike a pleasure to ride on any type of terrain.

Warranty 5 years, price - from 48 thousand rubles.

This amateur German bike was the top seller of its class in Europe a few years ago. Despite the wheel diameter of 26 inches, he can handle any forest roads and rough terrain. The base of the bike is Shimano Acera attachments - stable average quality.

The frame has a design feature - a short top tube, providing the rider with a more comfortable fit. Among the shortcomings, cheap pedals and a total weight of 14 kg can be noted. The cost of a bicycle is from 22 thousand rubles.

KROSS LEA F4

This cross-country bike was created specifically for girls (weight 13 kg), and bright colors (including pink), coupled with European quality, make it one of the best women's bikes.

The bike has 24 speeds based on a SHIMANO Alivio rear derailleur (which indicates good quality attachments). The brake mechanism is not disc, but mechanical. To help him comes the high-strength Mach ER double rim with bushings. The SR Suntour fork has 75mm of travel.

Price - from 31 thousand rubles.

The mountain bike of the famous American company, which turned out to be successful, despite the entry-level Shimano drivetrain. It can easily cover long distances, and the cyclist feels comfortable thanks to a compact frame with a shock-absorbing sleeve. The aluminum alloy frame itself allows you to take part in sports competitions at least every day (fork travel from 100 to 150 mm).

The choice of wheels is impressive - 26, 27, 5 and 29 inches. There are additional mounts for the trunk, which allows you to carry cargo on it with a total weight of up to 150 kg. The dual Shining 32H rims are strong enough and the Kenda Slant 6 tires hold the bike well on any road.

The Tektro SCM-01 mechanical disc brake can be considered a major downside to other serious equipment, as is the lack of a rear shock. Price - from 33 thousand rubles.

The warranty for the aluminum frame is 5 years. Price - from 19 thousand rubles.

But the stem (aluminum Ahead), handlebars made of the same material (MTB Riser Bar) and shifters (Shimano SL) could be stronger for a not the cheapest bike.

A very popular cross-country model from Taiwan with 27 speeds and Shimano Altus equipment, designed for sports riding. A big advantage is the non-separable cartridge carriage on bearings, which allows you to accelerate in the best possible way, even on sloping terrain. And stopping is easy with Promax DSK hydraulic rotary brakes.

The oil-spring fork and the MERIDA speed seatpost negate the shaking while riding. Price - from 32 thousand rubles.

This mountain hardtail of a young Russian company is more of a walking version. But it can also be used by amateur riders, as the 21-speed transmission increases flotation in difficult terrain.

The aluminum frame is lightweight, but reinforced in places with the heaviest load. The saddle is comfortable, anatomically shaped. The stable front fork (SR Suntour XCT, 100 mm travel), Kenda tires, Tektro Auriga disc brakes with hydraulics - all this is the trump card of this model. Price - from 27 thousand rubles.

Budget Russian bike (from 11 thousand rubles), which is ideal for beginners as their first bike. You can ride it both in the city and on rough terrain, and the lightweight aluminum frame can withstand loads up to 110 kg.

Spring-elastomer fork, KT steel bushing, SHIMANO Tourne shifters, V-brake POWER brakes - all this initial equipment can be further upgraded and improved. Although the braking system at speeds over 20 km / h leaves much to be desired.

This mountain hardtail is interesting in that it produces 27.5 inch wheels, which, if necessary, can be changed to common 26. The bike is able to overcome uneven terrain and rough terrain, not to mention active riding in the city (21 speeds).

The vehicle has disc hydraulics, but Shimano Altus hydraulic brakes are among the most budgetary, so you should not expect a long time of smooth running. The same can be said about the rest of the hitch. Suspension aluminum fork locks easily. The bike weighs 15.5 kg.

Another Taiwanese budget model for beginners. This bike is very easy to maintain. Its entry-level Shimano brakes, canopies, bottom brackets and shifters make it extremely difficult to use this model on difficult terrain. The bike can only move without loss in light off-road conditions.

But Giant Rincon LTD 26 has 21 speeds and a small price (from 15.5 thousand rubles). Among the shortcomings, one can also note a fork that does not change its position.