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Mountain Bikes: Ratings of Sources
Total of 23 Sources
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2009 Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide
by Editors of Mountain Bike Action
by Editors of Mountain Bike Action
Our Assessment
This comprehensive buyer's guide provides information on a wide variety of mountain bikes -- from budget-friendly trail bikes to pro-level cross-country racers. Each bike gets a brief review, and it is a good cross-reference for other professional reviews. However, no top overall picks are identified.
2009 Buyer's Guide
by Editors of VeloNews magazine
by Editors of VeloNews magazine
Our Assessment
VeloNews provides a comprehensive buyer's guide for 2009. Although their focus tends to be more on high-end mountain bikes, they do include a section each on entry-level and budget-friendly options. Their reviews are not comparative, but each bike receives a brief review and an overview of the main pros and cons.
2009 Buyer's Guide
by Editors of Bicycling
by Editors of Bicycling
Our Assessment
More than 100 bikes receive reviews backed by tester feedback in Bicycling's 2009 buyer's guide. Although most reviews are devoted to road bikes, mountain bikes do receive some coverage in the printed version of this magazine; there are also many more reviews listed in the Gear & Bike Review Finder at Bicycling.com.
Mountain
by Editors of BikeRadar.com
by Editors of BikeRadar.com
Our Assessment
U.K.-based BikeRadar.com is a great source for mountain bike reviews. Their review database can easily be sorted to view the highest-rated bikes or newest reviews, or you can also drill down to view individual brands or models. Not all mountain bikes are covered, but the reviews are highly detailed and each bike receives an overall rating.
The Best Mountain Bikes of 2009
by Marc Peruzzi and John Bradley
by Marc Peruzzi and John Bradley
Our Assessment
Outside magazine picks the best mountain bikes of the year in various categories. Although they trend towards the high-end, their reviews are detailed and balanced. Each bike has been tested by more than one rider, and tester feedback is incorporated throughout the reviews.
Bang for Your Buck
by Ryan LaBar
by Ryan LaBar
Our Assessment
Bike magazine presents their picks for the best budget mountain bikes of 2009. Each bike receives a detailed review, and although they are not comparative, the write-ups are balanced. This article is a nice resource because of its focus on lower-end bikes; many other reviewers focus on stratospherically priced luxury bikes.
Mountain Bike Test
by Editors of The Bicycle Buyer
by Editors of The Bicycle Buyer
Our Assessment
The editors of The Bicycle Buyer, a U.K.-based buyer's guide, test several entry-level XC mountain bikes from brands including Kona, Merida, Giant and Corratec. (Merida and Corratec bikes are not widely… available in the United States.) The bikes are evaluated by several testers, and each bike receives a thorough review and rating on value and performance. Ultimately, the Kona Kula wins the test and is deemed the "best performer."
The $2500 Trail Bike Shoot-Out
by Editors of Mountain Bike Action
by Editors of Mountain Bike Action
Our Assessment
The editors of Mountain Bike Action put several mid-travel (4.7 to 5.8 inches) $2,500 trail bikes to the test, including the Gary Fisher HiFi Plus, Haro Sonix Comp, Santa Cruz Heckler, Giant Trance X2 and Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp. Overall, the Giant Trance X2 wins the test, and each bike gets a detailed, balanced review.
2009 Summer Buyer's Guide
by John Bradley and Marc Peruzzi
by John Bradley and Marc Peruzzi
Our Assessment
Seven mountain bikes score a mention in Outside's 2009 buyer's guide, including the Diamondback Sortie 3, which is labeled a "killer value. Each review includes numerous tester comments, and Outside's editors are quick to point out where a bike falls short.
Giant Yukon FX
by Editors of Giant Yukon FX
by Editors of Giant Yukon FX
Our Assessment
This detailed review focuses on just one bike -- the Giant Yukon FX. Several testers ride the bike and Mountain Bike Action is ultimately "blown away" by this bike's performance. It is also listed as the winner of the $800 trail-bike shootout in 2008.
2009 Editor's Choice Awards
by Karina Evertsen
by Karina Evertsen
Our Assessment
Women's Adventure tests a variety of outdoor products for their Editor's Choice awards, including a number of mountain bikes. The reviews are not the most detailed, but they include tester feedback.
2009 Gear of the Year
by Chris Lesser
by Chris Lesser
Our Assessment
Although this is a list focused on the best gear of the year, BikeMag.com couldn't resist adding one bike to the list: the Gary Fisher Roscoe. BikeMag.com thinks this is the best mountain bike from Gary Fisher and recommends it as an "all-around trail bike."
Gary Fisher Roscoe III
by Ron Koch
by Ron Koch
Our Assessment
In this detailed article, Ron Koch reviews the Gary Fisher Roscoe 3, and he has a lot of good things to say about this bike. Koch gives a detailed overview of the new technology used in these bikes and details how the Roscoe performs on the trail.
Spring '09 Buyer's Guide
by Steve Casimiro
by Steve Casimiro
Our Assessment
Only two mountain bikes score a mention in National Geographic Adventure's 2009 buyer's guide -- the Kona CoilAir and the Specialized Epic Expert Carbon. The guide is focused on a variety of outdoor gear, and each product only receives a brief overview.
Best Bicycles for Ô09
by Scott Boulbol
by Scott Boulbol
Our Assessment
This general article from Men's Fitness highlights six of the best bikes of the year, including two mountain bikes. The reviews are informative but brief, and it doesn't appear any of the bikes have been tested.
Reviews
by Contributors to MTBR.com
by Contributors to MTBR.com
Our Assessment
This site is a forum for customer reviews, but it also offers limited professional reviews, a fairly new addition to the site. Although customer reviews are often not as reliable as expert reviews, they… provide valuable insight into individual riding experiences. Although this site has a wealth of information and thousands of reviews, it can be hard to navigate. Be sure to note when each individual review was written -- some can date back several years.
Bike and Equipment Reviews
by Contributors to MountainBikeTales.com
by Contributors to MountainBikeTales.com
Our Assessment
Like a few other sites, this site mixes reviews of mountain bikes with mountain-biking gear, leaving users to sort through various reviews to find what they are looking for. The reviews themselves are organized and detailed, with extensive specs on each model reviewed, but there are only a few recent reviews.
All-in-One Bikes
by Roy M. Wallack
by Roy M. Wallack
Our Assessment
Endurance cyclist Roy Wallack picks four "do-it-all bikes" that are versatile enough for multiple purposes. The Diamondback Overdrive 29er is the only mountain bike mentioned, and Wallack lists the pros and cons. However, his review is focused less on mountain riding and more on how to get the Overdrive to work as a commuter bike.
When It Comes to 2 Wheels, There Are Countless Choices
by Ethan Gilsdorf
by Ethan Gilsdorf
Our Assessment
This article is a general overview of the types of bikes available. Ethan Gilsdorf interviews a local bike shop expert who makes a few picks in each category, but the bikes don't receive any critical feedback.
What's Your Bike Type?
by Dana Sullivan
by Dana Sullivan
Our Assessment
Dana Sullivan at Fitness highlights the different category of bikes available, picking one representative bike of each type. Fitness doesn't test the bikes or offer critical feedback in this general overview.
Our Favorite New Summertime Rides
by Editors of Shape
by Editors of Shape
Our Assessment
In an article devoted to cycling workouts, Shape magazine picks three of their favorite bikes for women. In the mountain bike category, Shape picks the Kona Lisa 120, saying the mountain bike is a good choice for beginners, thanks to its dual suspension.
Get the Right Ride
by Editors of Sunset
by Editors of Sunset
Our Assessment
Sunset magazine picks one bike in each of several categories to help readers "get the right ride." For trail riders, Sunset picks the Myka HT Spot Disc. They don't personally test the bike and don't offer many details.
Mountain Bike Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Our Assessment
Buzzillions.com compiles owner-written reviews from other websites. Their mountain bike coverage is pretty slim, and the vast majority of bikes reviewed are from the Trek lineup. Most of these reviews come… from the Trek website, and we are normally skeptical of reviews on manufacturer websites. However, although most of these reviews are enthusiastic, there are some negative reviews included as well.
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