 Best Mountain Bikes of 2022

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 147mm REASONS TO BUY Well-balanced all-around performance Confident descender Efficient climber REASONS TO AVOID Not the lightest weight Somewhat expensive

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 150mm REASONS TO BUY Stable and confident descender Highly adjustable geometry Adaptable for terrain or riding style Plush FSR suspension Increased SWAT storage REASONS TO AVOID It may be too much bike for mellow trail Moderate weight Fox 36 Rhythm fork

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 130mm REASONS TO BUY Excellent climbing performance Fun on nearly any trail Incredibly versatile REASONS TO AVOID Expensive Despite aggressive geometry and burly fork, it needs to be finessed in gnar

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 120mm REASONS TO BUY Lightweight Playful Well-rounded Modern geometry REASONS TO AVOID Not a brawler Fox 34 fork can be overwhelmed

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 135mm REASONS TO BUY Well-rounded performance Affordable Versatile Great build for the price REASONS TO AVOID Firm grip Weird saddle shape

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Wheels: 29-inch | Rear Travel: 120mm REASONS TO BUY Excellent climber Balanced suspension 12-speed drivetrain REASONS TO AVOID Doesn't come with a dropper post Non-aggressive tire

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Wheel Size: 29-inch | Fork Travel: 130mm REASONS TO BUY Excellent all-around performance Confident descender Dialed geometry REASONS TO AVOID Mediocre fork specification No chainstay protector

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Wheel Size: MX (29" front, 27.5" rear) | Rear Travel: 150mm REASONS TO BUY Powerful motor Versatile, highly adjustable geometry 700Wh battery-great range REASONS TO AVOID No longer winning the battery war No digital display on lower-end model Should come with tougher casing tire

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Wheel Size: MX (29" front, 27.5" rear) | Rear Travel: 155mm REASONS TO BUY Comparatively reasonable price Great build for the price 900 Wh battery - excellent range Well-rounded trail riding performance REASONS TO AVOID Motor/battery bulge reduces clearance Non e-bike specific fork Rear tire could be beefier

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