Best Mountain Bike Products of 2009
We've sorted through this year's mountain bike reviews to find the best MTB products in dozens of categories.
Review stuff you own and add items to your wishlist to vote before the polls close September 1, 2009.

Can handle very difficult trails without beating you up, ground clearance, lightweight, looks sharp.. I haven't been riding...
- guest

29" is the way to go! Would never go with another 26er! Rolls over anything. Front suspension locks...
- sauleta76

This has been a great bike for me the past 2 years! I'm a Clydesdale that likes up...
- guest

Great build and good quality frame and good suspension set up. Awsome bike when setup it can take...
- element22

This bike is so forgiving.does it all.climbs unreal and after making a few spec changes,it DH's tops.. This...
- guest

The suspension is phenominal, next to no pedal-bob for a super plush ride. The fork is great for...
- Luli79

The Weight!! 28lbs. The suspension is excellent and very responsive. Brakes are very good as well. No squeaking....
- drclarksmith

Talas fork is great!
Great mix of XC and all mountain.
Great value, super light. Can;t beat...
- jeeper8650

Handling, smooth shifting, light weight, very durable. Bought this bike to get back into riding and love it....
- nickrm

Strong frame
Light weight
Quality components. This is my first quality mountain bike. Before this I've always just...
- mizm05

They work, pads are easily adjustable, Beautiful, Low maintenance is involved once setup.. Being a big fan of...
- Asfyxiate

Great modulation and fade free. Tonnes of power. Great brakes, not too heavy, only 30 grams more than...
- element22

I actually think the image quality is pretty good. Super durable and waterproof, very easy to use.. I...
- Beaker

Compact, Light & easy to use.
- JSurratt

Full finger protection. Keeps the chill off even in cold 32 deg and higher conditions. Ample protection on...
- Suvacrew

Great fit and mobility. I love the carbon on the outside fingers only and the sensitivity of the...
- element22

Exceptional shoes that are super sticky and stick exceptionally well to your flats. very light as well compared...
- ChiliPepper

Great fiting shoe not so narrow and when you mould the soles man what a great fit...I could...
- element22

Great fit and Good venting, I have a problem with fogging up most any glasses.. Buy these if...
- Luli79

Lightweight, Durable, Comfortable, and amazing optics. Highly recommend. I own an optical store and have access to practically...
- lilkmak

It fits great, does not shrink after being washed and it's made of high quality materials not a...
- RunandBike0519

Seriously the coolest mountain bike t-shirt ever made. The details on this design are incredible - see if...
- trek7k

Still loving them. Ring lasted two years,i ride a lot, lost track of how many chains
- Juan_Gear

Super light and stiff. Shifts great. . Great crank set with different crank arm lengths for different people....
- element22

Positive shifts, adjustable lever. Light weight. A near perfect shifter highly adjustable allowing you to have it installed...
- element22

excellent shifters! best i've ever owned. these rock! i have absolutely no complaints with these shifters.
- Goo

Accuracy, wrist mounted, intuitive menu interface, you can race against yourself. Can use the multisport function to capture...
- Suvacrew

Easy use! Conforable reading and very precise!. Great for beginner, built-in options covers all your needs.
- Romain

Vibration, Vibration, Vibration dampening. Looks slick.. What a difference a good carbon bar can make. it helps filter...
- Suvacrew

Light weight and not too stiff..Great for long rides, your hands don't feel numb compared to aluminum models....
- element22

Absolutely great grips. .
- ChiliPepper

Gives a solid grip, inexpensive.. Pretty sweet grips. Mesh really well with my gloves (Sugoi Conquer).
- travisw

Exceptionally tough headset, have two of these, one on my FR and DH rigs, . I would highly...
- ChiliPepper

Great headset I have used for a couple years on one of my rigs..
- ChiliPepper

Comfort and style.. Great mtb helmet. Very comfortable. Highly recommend it!!
- mtrailblazer

Super comfortable and not so heavy. Great protection and if you do crash Fox has a crash replacement...
- element22

Reservoir capacity, light-weight, comfortable. . I really enjoy using this pack. It's very durable and can take a...
- nickrm

Fits well.
Smart storage, has room for all the essentials and a few optional things like a rolled up...
- maddslacker

No cords, lightweight, long burn time at full strength and basically a bullet proof design. LED life is...
- Suvacrew

Wide even beam without a hotspot in the middle to mess up your night vision, super lightweight battery,...
- 2leftfeet

Best damn bike movie out there!. It is a Freeride, All Mtn specific movie. Best damn bike movie!...
- Luli79

Great production quality. Amazing footage (video and photos) from the very beginning days of mountain biking. Great historical...
- trek7k

Good value, takes a beating, keeps on ticking, pop lock is great for jumps on hills, all single...
- Juan_Gear

Great fork can take a hit or two. low sticktion tonnes of adjustability....RLC allows both compression and rebound...
- element22

Clipping in and out seems very intuitive
They will NOT release by pulling straight up, you must your...
- maddslacker

Easy clip in and out. Had no problems. Good size and weight.. A+ pedals. Def consider same pedals...
- scramer25

Pumps tires to proper pressure quickly, smooth action, good grip, lightweight, and compact.. I honestly can't believe I'm...
- trek7k

Can actually pump road tires up to 110psi, some models have gauge, it does work more like a...
- 2leftfeet

Awesome when custom tuned to the frame geometry and travel. The preferred platform shock on a VPP linkage.....
- Suvacrew

Very easy to adjust the air pressure to your riding style and comfort, great feeling shock with a...
- RowdyREBEL

Light, comfortable, strong. Everything that you would want out of a saddle.. Great for any MTB'er
- spazjensen

This is one awesome saddle. Light, real leather, strong rails.. Sweet saddle for all around riding and strong...
- ChiliPepper

It's easy to use, looks good..always a item discussed. Friends all want one.. This is my second Joplin....
- Suvacrew

Great looking as well as easy adjusting. A great seat post. Light weight and just enough flex.
- element22

nice traction . great highly recommended
- singletrakkiller

Decent traction. Slow wearing. Light tire in certain versions. Color choices.. I've gone through two pairs of this...
- GoldenGoose

ALMOST every reasonable tool a biker could expect to carry on the trails. Reasonably priced. Sturdy and compact.....
- GoldenGoose

Light weight and versatile. Gets into those gears and really cleans them out good.. A perfect and cheap...
- JAMIS-JUNKIE

A great wheelset at any price. Super cassette body which works very well. Tough wheels that can take...
- element22

Very very solid, very well built, and exceptional value. Great all around aggressive riding or for the clydesdale...
- ChiliPepper

Lightweight tough wheels with pull-straight spokes. Spin freely, great looks at a great price!. I don't worry about...
- RowdyREBEL

Super light, Tubeless ready, very well designed, and durable. If you got $900 to spend on wheels and...
- Martino0626

Relatively light hubs. Good engagement. Convertible axles. Offered in multiple colors. LOUD rear hub (everyone knows you are...
- GoldenGoose

. I have these on my WTB Laserdics wheel and they make for a great sturdy combonation.
- JAMIS-JUNKIE