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Comparing Best Trail Mountain Bikes

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Price $7,299 List$9,199 List$5,999 List$4,300 List$7,700 List
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Pros Outstanding all around performance, more capable on the descents than its predecessor, great climber, excellent buildLively ride, Sublime suspension, Phenomenal wheelsHighly adjustable, in-frame storage, ABP suspension, mostly stellar buildHighly adjustable geometry, adaptable for terrain or riding style, SWAT storage, plush suspension, very stable and confident descenderHighly tuned suspension, impressive ride quality, mostly stellar build
Cons Expensive, still not a full-on enduro bike, a touch on the heavy sideCostly, No frame storage, Wiggly dropper postA little heavy, SRAM Code R brakes, bar/stem combo limits adjustabilityOverkill for tame trails, Fox 36 Rhythm fork, moderate weightGeometry isn't adjustable, no frame storage, costly
Bottom Line The new and improved Ripmo V2 is the best all-around trail bike we've ever testedA versatile mid-travel 29er that leads with its suspension design and follows with exceptional build qualityThe new Fuel delivers progressive geometry, a host of modern features, and a spectacular ride right off the bike shop floor; this bike crushesA heavy-hitting longer travel trail bike with an innovative, highly adjustable geometryHighly active suspension system with tremendous attention to detail, this bike may be perfect, but it lacks the adjustability and storage of many of its modern rivals
Rating Categories Ibis Ripmo V2 XT Revel Rascal XO Tra... Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX... Specialized Stumpju... Yeti SB140 LR T2 TURQ
Fun Factor (25%)
9.0
10.0
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9.0
9.0
Downhill Performance (35%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
Climbing Performance (35%)
9.0
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9.0
Ease of Maintenance (5%)
7.0
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Specs Ibis Ripmo V2 XT Revel Rascal XO Tra... Trek Fuel EX 9.8 GX... Specialized Stumpju... Yeti SB140 LR T2 TURQ
Wheel size 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
Suspension & Travel DW-Link - 147mm CBF (Canfield Balance Formula) - 130mm ABP - 140mm FSR - 150mm Switch Infinity 140mm
Measured Weight (w/o pedals) 31 lbs (Large) 31 lbs 5 oz (Large) 32 lbs 9 oz (Large) 31 lbs 14 oz (Large) 31 lbs 10 oz (Large)
Fork Fox Float 36 Grip 2 Factory 160mm Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate, 140mm Fox 36 Performance 150mm Fox 36 Rhythm - 160mm Fox Factory 36 GRIP2 160mm
Shock Fox Float X2 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Fox Performace Float X Fox Float DPX2 Performance Fox Factory FLoat X
Frame Material Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber OCLV FACT 11m Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber
Frame Size Large Large Large S4 (Large equivalent) Large
Frame Settings N/A N/A Mino Link, Adjustable leverage Flip Chip and Headtube angle N/A
Available Sizes S-XL S-XXL XS-XL S1-S6 S-XXL
Wheelset Ibis S35 Aluminum rims with Ibis hubs, 35mm ID Revel RW30 Fusion-Fiber Bontrager Line Elite 30, 30mm ID Roval 29 alloy rims with Shimano Centerlock hubs, 30mm ID DT Swiss XM1700 30mm ID
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai EXO+ 2.5" Continental Kryptotal 2.4 Bontrager SE5 Team Issue 2.5" Specialized Butcher GRID TRAIL T9, 2.6" Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 2.5" WT
Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai EXO+ 2.5" Continental Xynotal 2.4 Bontrager SE5 Team Issue 2.5" Specialized Eliminator GRID TRAIL T7, 2.3"
Shifters Shimano XT 12-speed SRAM AXS Pod SRAM GX Eagle AXS Shimano SLX 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100 Shadow SRAM XO Transmission Sram GX Eagle AXS1 Shimano SLX 12-speed SRAM XO1 Eagle
Crankset Shimano XT M8100 170mm 32T SRAM XO Transmission 170mm 32T SRAM GX Eagle DUB 170mm 32T Shimano SLX 170mm SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 170mm(size Large) 30T
Saddle WTB Silverado Pro 142mm SDG Radar Lux Alloy Bontrager Arvada 138mm Specialized Bridge Comp WTB Silverado Pro
Seatpost Bike Yoke Revive (185mm size large) Bike Yoke REVIVE 185mm Bontrager Line Elite 170mm X-Fusion Manic 170mm (S4/S5), 34.9 diameter Fox Transfer 175mm 31.6 diameter
Handlebar Ibis Adjustable Carbon 800mm (30mm rise) Trail One Crocket Carbon 800mm 20mm rise Bontrager Carbon RSL Integrated 820mm Specialized 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 800mm width Yeti Carbon 780mm 35mm rise
Stem Thomson Elite X4 Trail One The Viking Stem 40mm Bontrager RSL Integrated 45mm Specialized Alloy Trail stem, 35mm bore Burgtec Enduro MK3
Brakes Shimano XT M8120 4-piston SRAM Code RSC SRAM Code R Shimano SLX 4-piston SRAM Code RSC
Measured Effective Top Tube (mm) 632 625 627 625 624
Measured Reach (mm) 475 471 485 475 480
Measured Head Tube Angle 64.9-degrees 65.5-degrees 63.5-65.5 (adjustable) 63-65.5 (adjustable) 65-degrees
Measured Seat Tube Angle 76-degrees 76-degrees 77.3-degrees H/76.8-degrees L 76.9-degrees 77-degrees
Measured Bottom Bracket Height (mm) 341 345 337 H/334 L 340 H/333 L 342
Measured Wheelbase (mm) 1238 1222 1250 1247 1246
Measured Chain Stay Length (mm) 435 436 440 (varies by size) 438 (S1-S4) 440 (varies by size)
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