Mountain Bike Buying Guides

Compare rigid forks and suspension options for your riding style.

100mm XC Forks

Lightweight fork options for XC builds.

120mm XC / Downcountry Forks

Compare short-travel options for XC and downcountry.

130mm Trail Forks

A versatile travel range for trail bikes.

140mm Trail / AM Forks

More support for demanding trail riding.

150mm All-Mountain Forks

Compare forks for all-mountain builds.

160mm All-Mountain Forks

Options for aggressive all-mountain riding.

170mm Enduro Forks

Long-travel fork comparisons for enduro builds.

Rigid MTB Forks

Three DCB carbon picks, plus steel, aluminum and premium carbon comparisons.

Compare Maxxis tire pairings for your terrain.

Maxxis XC Tire Pairings

Fast-rolling combinations for XC builds.

Maxxis Trail Tire Pairings

Balance rolling speed and trail grip.

Maxxis AM / Enduro Tire Pairings

More aggressive pairings for demanding terrain.

Choose your stopping power and gearing.

SRAM MTB Groupsets

Compare mechanical and electronic drivetrain choices.

Shimano 2-Piston Brakes

Brake options for XC and trail bikes.

Shimano 4-Piston Brakes

Compare brakes for AM and enduro builds.

Shimano 6-Bolt Rotors: 160 / 180 / 203mm

Compare rotor models and sizes for your six-bolt setup.

Fixed posts and factory-travel dropper options.

Carbon & Aluminum Rigid Seatposts

Compare lightweight carbon and alloy fixed posts.

XC Droppers: 100 / 120 / 125mm

Short-travel dropper choices grouped by model.

AM / Enduro Droppers: 150–175mm

Factory 150, 160, 170 and 175mm options.

Find your fit with regular bars, short stems or an integrated cockpit.

MTB Handlebars & Integrated Cockpits

DCB favorites, an alloy option and premium carbon comparisons.

Short MTB Stems

Affordable short stems, colorful options and a simple fit guide.