This article contains the most important details to consider as you select best mountain bike in Australia (for you).
When you get the fit, weight, and angles right, there is no better companion than a Mountain Bike.
This durable bike is ready for all kinds of adventures like blasting downhill trails, tackling obstacles, jumping dirt mounds or covering long stretches off-road.
Mountain Bikes themselves have several variations. Be it rigid two wheelers, hardtails or dual suspension mountain bikes as examples. You can easily get overwhelmed as you try to orient yourself.
Our personal take is that most of the differences are small, and it really comes down to getting a bike comfortable with your body and the type of terrain you will want to cover.
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But the question is which one to buy? Well, we got you covered. This guide of best value mountain bikes in Australia of 2022 has the top 10 bikes that will cover different body type and terrain. You’ll find your fit.
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In a hurry? The test winner after 150 hours of research:
MARIN ELDRIDGE GRADE BASE 27.5 BIKE 2022
Why is it better?
- Double-wall alloy rims paired with MTB tires
- Shimano Altus drivetrain performs well on and offroad
- SR Suntour XCM fork with a preload adjustments and 46mm offset
This is a fun bike, designed to have fun rides on the rocky mountains. The bike is designed with a Series 1 6061 aluminum frame. Shimano Altus 2×9-speed drivetrain comes along with the bike.
The gear set is amazing for the steep climbs and swift stopping on descents.The bike has Shimano BR-MT201 hydraulic disc brakes that makes you stop the bike in a jiffy.
The tires are 29 x 2.25″ with double-wall alloy rims.
Quick Facts:
- The aluminium frame is of Series 1 6061 having 100 mm of travel on the front
- The fork is of SR with an adjustment of preload of Suntour XCM fork with 46mm offset
- The bike rides well on off road and on road as well thanks to Shimano Altus
- The bike has an amazing hydraulic disc brakes having Shimano BR-MT201
What We Like
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The bike is very light in weight
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The bike is very strong
- The brakes are great
What We Don’t Like
- There are no shock absorbers
Customer Reviews:
The best part of this bike as per the users is although it is very light in weight it is very strong. It gives great pleasure to ride on the rocky mountain terrains as per the riders. People have faced issues with the shock absorbers, which is a little problematic.
Progear Dual Suspension MTB 26 * 19″ Stealth Black