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Mountain Biking on a Budget

Which Major MTB Upgrade Offers the Best Payback?

by Jeff Barber

Whether you’re a new rider looking for an entry-level bike, or an experienced mountain biker on a limited budget, these reviews and tips cover some of the less expensive options available.

Budget mountain bikes

Trail

$2,600 GT Sensor Comp Trail Bike Review

bike review

The State Bicycle Co. Klunker is an Ego Check in a Tux

Trail

Liv Embolden Trail Bike Review: $2,300 and Fully Capable

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The Obed Boundary is a Lightweight Carbon Gravel Bike that Feels at Home on Singletrack [Review]

Trail

Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Review: A Value-Priced Carbon Trail Bike That Dances

Trail

The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post [Review]

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Budget MTB gear and clothing

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Carbon MTB Wheel Upgrades Under $1,500

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$2,699 Trek Marlin+ eMTB Looks Enticing

Trail

$1,000 Carbon MTB Wheelset Review: Bontrager Line Elite 30

budget

$17 Flat Pedals: The Rant Trills are a Colorful Option [Review]

survey

Which MTB Components Are You Willing to Buy Off-brand?

budget

Are $25 Rockbros Flat Pedals Any Good for Mountain Biking? [Review]

Trail

$2,600 GT Sensor Comp Trail Bike Review

survey

What Are the Most Important Considerations When Buying MTB Components?

diy

How I Built My Own DIY Overland Camper Trailer for MTB Trips

repair

The Home Bike Mechanic is All of Us: An Account of Mechanical Mastery and Mishaps

repair

Why Gorilla Tape Isn't Ideal and Other MTB Tubeless Taping Tips with Drew Esherick From Stans NoTubes

repair

7 Mountain Bike Tools That Pay for Themselves

repair

Starter MTB Repair Kit: The Tools to Add, and the Tools to Chuck

Mountain bikes

Should I Mullet My Mountain Bike?

Reserve 30|SL Aluminum Wheels Deliver Good Times at a Nice Price

Reserve 30|SL AL wheels are made for trail to all-mountain riding and everything in between.

The Cost Vs. Value Equation of Buying Mountain Bikes

What are good mountain bike products worth to you?

Walmart Releases its own Mountain Bike Line, Priced at $398 and Less

Walmart launches a new hardtail in three sizes, under $400 with the Ozark Trail brand name.

You Have $2,000 to Spend on a new Mountain Bike. Which One?

For this survey we're interested in which sub-$2,000 mountain bike you think offers the best value.

Shimano CUES Intends to Simplify and Improve Entry-Level MTB Drivetrain Lineup

Shimano has a new affordable drivetrain on the market that simplifies prior groups and improves upon performance.

4 Cheap Ways to Renew and Revive Worn Out Outdoor Clothing and Shoes

Over the years we've found a few simple ways to squeeze another season or two out of worn shoes and outdoor clothing, at little or no cost.

Delium MTB Tires Are Cheap, But How do they Perform? Delium Rugged and Versatile Reviewed

Delium offers a range of tires direct from factory that are said to be both high performance and affordable. We tested two tires, Rugged and Versatile, to see if they deliver.