Top 10 Mountain Bike Manufacturers

A brand popular in America and Europe, which has recently established itself in the Russian market. It was founded in 1972 by the inventor Harry Turner, who decided to revolutionize the bicycle industry. At all times, GT has adhered to a single principle: to produce a lot, well and for all occasions. Road and mountain, women's and children's - the abundance of bicycles in the range just rolls over. Naturally, with such a quantity of supply, an increase in demand was only a matter of time.The GT lines have mountain bikes from different price segments and for cyclists of all levels. So, the universal Agressor Sport model for people taking their first steps in the world of mountain biking has quality entry-level equipment, convenient adjustments and a loyal price tag. And for those who want a powerful bike for victories, who do not notice hard terrain, the GT 29 FURY PRO should be taken into account. Bikes from this series are participants in world championships.

The German brand Ghost lacks popularity from the domestic market, but plays an important role in the overall global segment. Having been at the top of the manufacturers for over 20 years, this giant has found itself in the production of bicycles for the elite competition series, where it directs most of its remarkable energy. It also sells amateur-level mountain bikes, focused more on safety than on technical capabilities. Fans of the Ghost brand express their complete satisfaction with the use of their products. In particular, they are very pleased with the build quality, the abundance of choice and affordable prices for models for advanced athletes.Notable models on the market today are the amateur-grade Ghost Kato Essential 29 and the professional Ghost Lector FS Universal.

A Swiss company with a long history, which has gained fame as the most promising manufacturer of mountain bikes at the moment. Until recently, the Scott brand was associated only with the lines of professional bikes, sharpened for performances at prestigious world championships. However, the ambitions of the owners of the company extended far beyond the narrowly focused segment, and eventually resulted in the introduction of the company into mass production. The main features of the products of the new market player are functionality and high technical reliability, which allows using one bike model for a long time. According to customers, Scott has managed to solve a very serious problem associated with the laboriousness of replacing parts. All this speaks of the manufacturability of manufactured structures. Popular models among buyers are the Aspect 950, a quality entry-level bike, and the lightweight and all-terrain Scott Scale 940 on a carbon frame.The only caveat that buyers point out is that some models come from the factory with pedals that wear out quickly.

Eminent American manufacturer, whose activities began in 1976. In the original version, TREK was a "hobby" workshop - only five people were involved in its maintenance. The very first line of created bicycles brought enthusiasts a good profit, and the successes that followed made it possible to turn the workshop into a real factory in the shortest possible time. By the way, it is this brand that owns the development of lightweight frames and reinforced spokes, which are still widely used in bicycle construction to this day. The vast majority of buyers are completely satisfied with the use of TREK mountain bikes. The most popular models include the TREK Marlin 5 29 with hydraulic disc brakes, 29-inch wheels and a weight of only 13.97 kg. Connoisseurs of professional equipment are looking at the Trek X-Caliber 9 29 bike. Among the owners of amateur models, there are complaints about the quality of the brakes and the hard saddle.

Taiwanese manufacturer, whose products show the best results in terms of price-quality ratio. The company is considered a manufacturer of mainly budget amateur-level MTVs. Although in the range, not all bicycles can be called cheap for everyday trips. An obvious plus for consumers was the transfer of production of running budget Stinger models to a Russian factory. This allowed to significantly reduce the cost of the finished product on the market and maintain its branded quality. On budget bikes, Shimano attachments have been partially replaced with Microshift, which causes dissatisfaction among buyers. But everyone likes the range - there are comfortable women's models (for example, Laguna Pro 26 "), bikes for teenagers (Element Evo) and practical bikes for adults (hardtail with 29-inch Reload Comp wheels).

One of the two most popular Russian manufacturers of bicycles, spare parts and accessories. The beginning of the company's work dates back to 1999. Unlike its rival in the domestic market, STELS, FORWARD did not experience serious technical problems, due to which it soon got the opportunity to enter the international trading arena. The main advantages of this company can be considered the relative cheapness of mountain bikes and the popularization of their product through sponsorship of elite cycling races and world championships. For domestic users, FORWARD bicycles are a kind of pride in the country's production capabilities. This is a good alternative to the Taiwanese and German giants, with a large margin of safety and ample opportunities for modernization / urgent repairs (due to the availability of consumables). Popular brand hardtails for dirt roads with small bumps are Apache, Dakota. Harder terrain enthusiasts will appreciate the Raptor 27.5 full suspension.

Another representative of Russian origin, widely known and far beyond the domestic market. He has been producing bicycles since 1996, periodically rethinking his own motives and principles of production.In the early stages of work, he experienced some problems with the technological and technical aspects of bicycle construction, which is why he could not reach the world level for a long time. The crisis was overcome thanks to new concepts, partly borrowed from competitors, partly developed independently. Today, STELS occupies the leading position in the top popular manufacturers in Russia, and the company's mountain bikes are in stable demand abroad. The popular series of the brand are Navigator hardtails for teenagers and adults, Miss models with a comfortable frame for women and Focus full-suspension bikes. From the frequent comments of users - the bike needs to be adjusted after assembly, and the seats are harsh, which, however, are easy to replace.

The eternal rival of Merida, who managed to impose a struggle for market share, first in Taiwan itself, and then far beyond its borders. The foundation of the Giant brand took place back in 1972, and since that time, an ordinary factory has managed to reach the scale of a large concern, having built a dozen branches around the world.By focusing not on following trends, but on innovation, this company has repeatedly “pushed” the mountain bike segment forward, giving an effective alternative to obsolete technologies. If a company must remain inventive in order to remain competitive in all niches, it needs very little to meet customer needs. User feedback shows that the main criteria for their choice is the build quality, ergonomics and appearance of a mountain bike, with which Giant has always been completely in order. The most notable models today are Talon hardtails with 29-inch wheels and powerful, tractable and traversable MX Pro and Trance Advanced full-suspension. True, the price tag for the latter is quite high.

A repeated participant and nominee of the prestigious Eurobike bike exhibitions, Cube is famous for producing expensive, but very high-quality mountain bikes. Operating since 1992, the German bicycle giant has managed to go from a local workshop to a company with a number of branches around the world.Its distinguishing feature was the total control over all aspects of the models produced and the adaptation of the ideas of other companies to their own needs (this happened with the frame painting technology borrowed from the BMW auto concern). Before going on sale, every new Cube series of mountain bikes undergoes comprehensive testing on difficult terrain at various speed thresholds. Such meticulousness in terms of production is normal for German firms. However, consumers do not complain, leaving only positive reviews about Cube mountain bikes. The most notable models are the Aim Race, a lightweight hardtail with large 29-inch wheels, and the brightly styled Stereo full-suspension with Shimano XT components, hydraulic brakes and an oversized front rotor. Cube bikes conquer with their design and performance, but they are also expensive.

The foundation of this Taiwanese company took place back in 1972, and it specialized not in the production of bicycles, but in the sale of their components.After some time, the development strategy changed, and the head of the company decided to leave the sale of spare parts for the sake of focusing on production principles. Step by step, Merida competed with other giants, first in the eastern and later in the western markets. Today, this brand is considered one of the best in the world, skillfully using its status in the fight against age-old rivals in the segment and is the main supplier of mountain (and not only) mountain bikes to prestigious competitions. The brand's popular series include the Nine with 29-inch wheels and excellent climbing ability, the Ninety-Six RC XT with a lightweight carbon frame for obstacle racing, and the comfortable entry-level Seven hardtails. Not everyone is happy with individual details - grips, saddle, but all this is very individual and easily replaceable.