Best budget mountain bikes 2026: Our test team's pick of sorted MTBs at affordable prices
We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding
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We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding
Top-of-the-line bikes are more expensive than ever, but you don't need to spend huge money to get a great ride. We're kicking off a new series highlighting some of our favorite val...
Lauf’s sleek new entry feels closer to a traditional mountain bike than anything I’ve ridden before.
In 2026, most brands seem to struggle with producing a worthwhile, entry-level bike. But despite industry headwinds and rising costs, the Primos Mono launched last year as an $800...
The Atherton A.150.M stands out for its exotic construction, massive range of sizes, and the name on the downtube. Its on-trail performance stands out too. Here’s our take on how,...
The updated Enduro section of our Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide now includes 28 bikes, including the recently-added Trek Fuel LX, Priority Vanth, and more. Check it out here. Bl...
The Yeti LT marks the beginning of a new era for the iconic MTB brand. Their latest enduro bruiser is the first LT model to feature the American manufacturer’s proprietary Sixfinit...
Megamo make their debut in this major group test, and they do so with a bike that punches well above its weight. The REASON CRB 01 combines a low system weight with the brutally po...
We've updated the All-Mountain section of our Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide with a ton of new bikes, including the Evil Offering, Atherton A.150.M, Trek Fuel EX & MX Gen 7, and m...
With the new LITHOS, MERIDA are adding an all-new performance eMTB to their portfolio. With 170/174 mm of travel, a Bosch Performance Line CX-R drive system and a highly adaptable...
This wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.
Capable, affordable, fun.
Santa Cruz have long marketed the Tallboy as an “XC bike for downhillers”. For 2027, the Californian manufacturer is pushing that concept further than ever. The new Tallboy 6 is li...
Santa Cruz made some subtle-looking tweaks to the Nomad 7, but they’ve produced surprisingly large on-trail changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far. Blister’s Flash Reviews an...
A Santa Cruz at a bargain price? With the Vala AL, the Californian manufacturer is sending the aluminium version of their popular eMTB into the race, and at a price that should mak...
Expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his ess...
We've updated the Full-Power eMTB section of our Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide with more bikes and more comparisons. Check out the latest. The post Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guid...
The 2027 Orbea Oiz is a race bike that seems just as much at home on all-day trail rides, making it both fun and fast. The post First Rides! New Orbea Oiz Favors Bold Lines, Strong...
What do we actually want from a mountain bike? After hundreds of miles on the Neuhaus Solstice, Logan kept arriving at the same answer. It didn’t involve a certain spec sheet or a...
What does a La Marzocco espresso machine have in common with an S-Works Levo? Or a Porsche 911 with a Yeti LTE? And a Le Creuset casserole with an Amflow? We’ve pulled off the most...
The new Santa Cruz Tallboy has grown in suspension travel, but has also lost some weight, and Santa Cruz says it pedals more efficiently than the old model, too. So, is the new Tal...
Some bikes raise the bar on motor power. Others bring bigger batteries, lighter frames or more capable suspension. A rarer few change the way we think about what a mountain bike ca...
Velduro is a new name on the mountain bike scene, arriving with a bang thanks to its mid-pivot Rogue enduro e-bike, fitted with the hot new Avinox M2S motor and MBR has ridden it –...
The Ranger V3 is Revel’s latest entry into the incredibly crowded ~120 mm XC / Trail category, and it’s already standing out in a few notable ways. Blister’s Flash Reviews and...
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