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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.
Gary Fisher Paragon
Can handle very difficult trails without beating you up, ground clearance, lightweight, looks sharp.. I haven't been riding...
- guest
Gary Fisher Cobia
29" is the way to go! Would never go with another 26er! Rolls over anything. Front suspension locks...
- sauleta76
Ellsworth Moment
This has been a great bike for me the past 2 years! I'm a Clydesdale that likes up...
- guest
Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 70
Great build and good quality frame and good suspension set up. Awsome bike when setup it can take...
- element22
Norco Six 2
This bike is so forgiving.does it all.climbs unreal and after making a few spec changes,it DH's tops.. This...
- guest
Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350
The suspension is phenominal, next to no pedal-bob for a super plush ride. The fork is great for...
- Luli79
Trek Fuel EX 8
The Weight!! 28lbs. The suspension is excellent and very responsive. Brakes are very good as well. No squeaking....
- drclarksmith
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite
Talas fork is great!Great mix of XC and all mountain.
Great value, super light. Can;t beat...
- jeeper8650
Trek 4300
Handling, smooth shifting, light weight, very durable. Bought this bike to get back into riding and love it....
- nickrm
Specialized Hardrock Sport
Strong frameLight weight
Quality components. This is my first quality mountain bike. Before this I've always just...
- mizm05
Avid BB7
They work, pads are easily adjustable, Beautiful, Low maintenance is involved once setup.. Being a big fan of...
- Asfyxiate
Hayes Stroker Ace
Great modulation and fade free. Tonnes of power. Great brakes, not too heavy, only 30 grams more than...
- element22
GoPro Helmet HERO
I actually think the image quality is pretty good. Super durable and waterproof, very easy to use.. I...
- Beaker
Dakine Cross X Glove
Full finger protection. Keeps the chill off even in cold 32 deg and higher conditions. Ample protection on...
- Suvacrew
Fox Unabomber
Great fit and mobility. I love the carbon on the outside fingers only and the sensitivity of the...
- element22
FiveTen Impact 2 Low
Exceptional shoes that are super sticky and stick exceptionally well to your flats. very light as well compared...
- ChiliPepper
Shimano M225
Great fiting shoe not so narrow and when you mould the soles man what a great fit...I could...
- element22
Tifosi Dolomite
Great fit and Good venting, I have a problem with fogging up most any glasses.. Buy these if...
- Luli79
Oakley Livestrong Flak Jacket
Lightweight, Durable, Comfortable, and amazing optics. Highly recommend. I own an optical store and have access to practically...
- lilkmak
Singletracks Mountain Bike T-shirt
It fits great, does not shrink after being washed and it's made of high quality materials not a...
- RunandBike0519
Evomo Braincase
Seriously the coolest mountain bike t-shirt ever made. The details on this design are incredible - see if...
- trek7k
White Industries ENO
Still loving them. Ring lasted two years,i ride a lot, lost track of how many chains
- Juan_Gear
Race Face Deus XC
Super light and stiff. Shifts great. . Great crank set with different crank arm lengths for different people....
- element22
SRAM X.0
Positive shifts, adjustable lever. Light weight. A near perfect shifter highly adjustable allowing you to have it installed...
- element22
SRAM X-7 shifters
excellent shifters! best i've ever owned. these rock! i have absolutely no complaints with these shifters.
- Goo
Garmin Forerunner 305
Accuracy, wrist mounted, intuitive menu interface, you can race against yourself. Can use the multisport function to capture...
- Suvacrew
Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
Easy use! Conforable reading and very precise!. Great for beginner, built-in options covers all your needs.
- Romain
Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer
Vibration, Vibration, Vibration dampening. Looks slick.. What a difference a good carbon bar can make. it helps filter...
- Suvacrew
Race Face Next XC SL Low Riser Bar
Light weight and not too stiff..Great for long rides, your hands don't feel numb compared to aluminum models....
- element22
WTB WeirWolf
Gives a solid grip, inexpensive.. Pretty sweet grips. Mesh really well with my gloves (Sugoi Conquer).
- travisw
FSA Pig DH Pro Headset
Exceptionally tough headset, have two of these, one on my FR and DH rigs, . I would highly...
- ChiliPepper
Giro Xen
Comfort and style.. Great mtb helmet. Very comfortable. Highly recommend it!!
- mtrailblazer
Fox Flux
Super comfortable and not so heavy. Great protection and if you do crash Fox has a crash replacement...
- element22
Camelbak Lobo
Reservoir capacity, light-weight, comfortable. . I really enjoy using this pack. It's very durable and can take a...
- nickrm
Camelbak Rogue
Fits well.Smart storage, has room for all the essentials and a few optional things like a rolled up...
- maddslacker
Exposure Lights Enduro MAXx 2
No cords, lightweight, long burn time at full strength and basically a bullet proof design. LED life is...
- Suvacrew
Light & Motion ARC Cub
Wide even beam without a hotspot in the middle to mess up your night vision, super lightweight battery,...
- 2leftfeet
Seasons by the Collective
Best damn bike movie out there!. It is a Freeride, All Mtn specific movie. Best damn bike movie!...
- Luli79
Klunkerz
Great production quality. Amazing footage (video and photos) from the very beginning days of mountain biking. Great historical...
- trek7k
Rock Shox Reba Race
Good value, takes a beating, keeps on ticking, pop lock is great for jumps on hills, all single...
- Juan_Gear
Fox 32 Float
Great fork can take a hit or two. low sticktion tonnes of adjustability....RLC allows both compression and rebound...
- element22
Crank Brothers Eggbeater c
Clipping in and out seems very intuitiveThey will NOT release by pulling straight up, you must your...
- maddslacker
Crank Brothers Candy c
Easy clip in and out. Had no problems. Good size and weight.. A+ pedals. Def consider same pedals...
- scramer25
Blackburn Mammoth
Pumps tires to proper pressure quickly, smooth action, good grip, lightweight, and compact.. I honestly can't believe I'm...
- trek7k
Topeak Mountain Morph
Can actually pump road tires up to 110psi, some models have gauge, it does work more like a...
- 2leftfeet
Fox Float RP23
Awesome when custom tuned to the frame geometry and travel. The preferred platform shock on a VPP linkage.....
- Suvacrew
Manitou Radium RL
Very easy to adjust the air pressure to your riding style and comfort, great feeling shock with a...
- RowdyREBEL
Selle Royal Viper
Light, comfortable, strong. Everything that you would want out of a saddle.. Great for any MTB'er
- spazjensen
WTB Pure V SLT
This is one awesome saddle. Light, real leather, strong rails.. Sweet saddle for all around riding and strong...
- ChiliPepper
Crank Brothers Joplin
It's easy to use, looks good..always a item discussed. Friends all want one.. This is my second Joplin....
- Suvacrew
Race Face Next SL
Great looking as well as easy adjusting. A great seat post. Light weight and just enough flex.
- element22
Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Decent traction. Slow wearing. Light tire in certain versions. Color choices.. I've gone through two pairs of this...
- GoldenGoose
Crank Brothers multi-19 tool
ALMOST every reasonable tool a biker could expect to carry on the trails. Reasonably priced. Sturdy and compact.....
- GoldenGoose
Park Gear Clean Brush
Light weight and versatile. Gets into those gears and really cleans them out good.. A perfect and cheap...
- JAMIS-JUNKIE
Easton Havoc AM
A great wheelset at any price. Super cassette body which works very well. Tough wheels that can take...
- element22
Azonic Outlaw
Very very solid, very well built, and exceptional value. Great all around aggressive riding or for the clydesdale...
- ChiliPepper
Fulcrum Red Metal 5
Lightweight tough wheels with pull-straight spokes. Spin freely, great looks at a great price!. I don't worry about...
- RowdyREBEL
Bontrager Rhythm Pro TLR Disc
Super light, Tubeless ready, very well designed, and durable. If you got $900 to spend on wheels and...
- Martino0626
Hope Pro 2
Relatively light hubs. Good engagement. Convertible axles. Offered in multiple colors. LOUD rear hub (everyone knows you are...
- GoldenGoose
DT Swiss 370
. I have these on my WTB Laserdics wheel and they make for a great sturdy combonation.
- JAMIS-JUNKIE
