Mountain bike prices have been increasing in recent years. This is partly due to improved tech but also rising commodity and shipping charges. Mountain biking is a diverse sport and there are lots of different types of mountain bike. Below we’ll look at the average price of a good mountain bike in a few different categories. The information below is based on pricing in the UK in for 2022 and 2023 model years mountain bikes.…
Mountain biking is an incredibly diverse sport. In this Mountain Bike Buying Guide we won’t be covering some of the really niche options out there (rigid single speeds and slopestyle bikes). Instead we’ll focus on the kind of mountain bikes that most riders in the UK buy and use. Men’s and women’s mountain bikes Nearly all the mountain bikes we sell are now unisex. All of the big brands have gradually stopped doing dedicated men’s…
Having a bike is great way to give teenagers a sense of freedom. It’s a great way for teenagers to get some exercise, meet up with friends and get into a new sport. We sell a lot of bikes to teenagers (or their parents) and below we have rounded up some of the best bikes for teenagers. They are mainly mountain bikes as these tend to be the most popular option for teenagers. Trek Marlin…
You may have questions about women’s mountain bikes like Are women’s mountain bikes different? You may even be struggling to find any women’s mountain bikes by the top brands. This is because modern bikes tend to be unisex. Gone are the days when a crossbar dictates which bicycle you can ride. You’ll find this mentioned here 2022 Trek Mountain Bike Guide and 2022 Specialized Mountain Bike Range Guide. by the biggest international brands when talking about…
Specialized have been making mountain bikes for nearly as long as there have been mountain bikes. Models like the Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have been staples of the range for decades with the technology being updated and refined every year. The 2022 Specialized mountain bike range has bikes for all kinds of mountain bikers with prices ranging from £500 to over £10,000. All Specialized mountain bikes are ‘beyond gender’. Although they are technically unisex, Specialized tend…
The Trek Roscoe has been a really popular bike for the last couple of years. For the 2022 model year Trek have given the range an overhaul which includes some pretty big changes to the design of the Roscoe. The old Roscoe was intended as a super stable hardtail mountain bike that came with really wide tyres, nimble 27.5” wheels and plenty of suspension travel. Trek aimed it at people who were new to mountain…
Our 2022 Trek Mountain Bike guide covers everything from Marlin to Fuel, Roscoe and Remedy. Giving you the knowledge to get the right bike. 2022 Trek Marlin Mountain Bike Guide Gender Previously there has been men’s and women’s specific versions of the Marlin range with their own colour schemes and slightly different specifications. For 2022 all of the Trek Marlin bikes are unisex. Frames And Wheel Sizes As part of the change to make the 2022 Trek…
The New Orbea Rise 2021 Mountain Bike range has a strong concept behind it. Orbea’s brand is synonymous in the mountain bike arena. Known for their inventive and empathetic approach to components, build quality and attention to detail all the way to the paint job. Designed to expand your trail experience and bring you closer to the moment. The Orbea Rise range is capable of handling the widest variety of terrain without making big compromises…
£400 – £500 is a really popular price point for mountain bikes. £500 will get you a really good quality bike that can be used for proper off-road riding. It can also double up for commuting and general riding. We’ve taken a look at our favourite bikes for the 2020 model year in the £400 to £500 bracket. 2020 Trek Marlin 5 – £395 The Trek Marlin 5 has been the mountain bike to have…
Trek 2020 Roscoe and X-Caliber are back. The Roscoe is Treks bestselling trail hardtail. With all the great features that make it one of the number one choices for fun trail riding. The X-Caliber is a fast cross country hardtail with high style and a low price. It returns for 2020 with a new frame and spec upgrades. Built for speed, efficiency and quick handling. The Roscoe This year the Roscoe has a new frame,…
