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We’re all often guilty of complaining about how expensive mountain bikes are these day, and rightly so. \u00a0Many of the larger brands have flagship models that tantalize us with incredible technology and performance, but scare us off with near 6 figure pricing. \u00a0Fortunately a great deal of this technology trickles down and if you do some poking around on the internet, you’ll find that there are some really great, highly capable, mid priced bikes around…And they’re not all just from the consumer direct brands. \u00a0Plenty of the other big brands still do a great job with their bread and butter offerings. They just don’t always get the attention they deserve.<\/p>\n

The bikes that we’ve chosen here all have a nice, proven\u00a0foundations – in other words, they feature nice frames. \u00a0To elaborate, most have efficient kinematics that pedal well, brake well and handle small, medium and big hits pretty nicely. \u00a0Just about every one of these bikes feature internally routed cables and hoses for a nice, clean look. Additionally, we think that many of the product managers behind these bikes have done a great job with spec’ing sturdy wheels, nice suspension, brakes with big rotors, drivetrains with lots of range and decent dropper posts for the money. On some there will be some parts sprinkled in that you may not like such as seats, tires and handlebars; but those are very personal bits. \u00a0They’re also easily upgradable and shouldn’t break the bank too much if you choose to swap them out.<\/p>\n

Commencal Meta AM V4.2<\/h3>\n

The Meta AM V4 became the V4.2<\/a> when it got a much needed update to its geometry, Boost spacing and Metric Shock sizing with a RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 providing\u00a0160mm of rear travel. \u00a0At $3999, this is quite possibly the only complete bike on the market with SRAM’s incredible 12 speed Eagle drivetrain for under $4k. \u00a0Rounding it out it has Mavic Rims, SRAM Guide RS Brakes and the flagship RockShox Lyrik RCT3 with 170mm of travel. \u00a0Excellent value from the French consumer direct brand.<\/p>\n

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YT Capra CF Comp<\/h3>\n

The Capra<\/a> is a\u00a0165mm Enduro offering from the German consumer direct brand. \u00a0The bike has aggressive geometry, the frame is mainly carbon fiber and the suspension curve is very progressive, offering a lively feel. \u00a0It’s also\u00a0got a hell of a spec for the money. \u00a0SRAM Guide RS brakes and the proven SRAM X1 drivetrain brings wide range 1X11 in at a reasonable price. \u00a0 Up front the top end Lyrik RCT3 provides 170mm of travel. \u00a0No corners are cut with E.13 wheels\/chainguide, Race Face cockpit and cranks. \u00a0It even has Sensus grips and Maxxis tires. \u00a0The only problem with YT is finding them in stock. \u00a0The bike is currently $3499(normally $4599) but only available in Small and Medium.<\/p>\n

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Trek Remedy 8<\/h3>\n

For 2017 the Remedy<\/a>\u00a0swapped its wagon wheels for medium 27.5″ wheels but it’s still just a damn good all around mountain bike. \u00a0We recently published\u00a0a long term test<\/a> on the full carbon flagship Remedy and we’re confident that the frame’s excellent design transfers over nicely to the aluminum version so its 150mm of travel will still feel like much more. \u00a0Out back, the Remedy 8 has Boost spacing and features a Metric sized RockShox Deluxe with Re:Aktiv technology. \u00a0SRAM’s GX drivetrain is a fantastic 1X11 performer offering plenty of range. \u00a0The KS LEV post gets the job done just fine and the RockShox Pike has become a go-to staple. \u00a0If you plan to get super rowdy we might\u00a0recommend upgrading the brakes, but at $3299, this bike comes in at a substantially lower cost\u00a0than most of the other bikes listed here so you should have some cash left over.<\/p>\n

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Specialized Enduro Comp<\/h3>\n

For 2017 the Enduro<\/a>\u00a0line got a huge facelift. \u00a0The carbon fiber models received SWAT storage and although the aluminum models did not, they still got an update to geometry, and construction as well as Boost spacing. \u00a0The Enduro Comp comes in at only $3200 and really doesn’t have much in terms of weak points. \u00a0Specialized’s in house tires, cockpit and seatpost are all pretty damn solid. \u00a0Their Roval wheels are quite nice as well. \u00a0The Enduro features 170mm of front and rear travel with a RockShox Monarch out back and a Yari RC up front. \u00a0SRAM Guide R brakes and the wide range SRAM GX 1X11 drivetrain handle braking and pedaling respectively. \u00a0We’re also quite fond of the bike’s clean two-tone graphics.<\/p>\n

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Transition Patrol<\/h3>\n

Transition’s Patrol<\/a> has been receiving top marks for a little while now. \u00a0This year the proven frame receives a Metric sized RockShox Super Deluxe RC3 to handle the bikes finely tuned progressive suspension curve. \u00a0Bold, aggressive geometry and a solid four bar design keep this bike exciting but utilitarian. \u00a0At $4100, we’re breaking our own rules at being just a hair over $4K, but their “Complete Kit 3” has an insane spec for the money. \u00a0Easton wheels with Maxxis tires and a Race Face\u00a0cockpit are nice bonuses. The SRAM Guide R brakes, KS LEV post and Lyrik RC3 and 11 speed wide range SRAM GX drivetrain are all great options. \u00a0We can’t find any shortcomings on this bike. \u00a0155mm rear travel\/160mm front.<\/p>\n

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Giant Reign SX<\/h3>\n

The Giant Reign Advanced made waves when it first launched; it was lauded as a bike that had the “perfect geometry for an Enduro bike.” \u00a0This year the massive Taiwanese brand followed up with an aluminum SX version<\/a> that has a FOX DHX2 coil shock and a 170mm FOX 36 fork. \u00a0SRAM Guide brakes and a smart GX 1X11 wide range drivetrain are excellent spec for the money. \u00a0Giant’s in house dropper post gets the job done without a fuss, as do their wheels. \u00a0Schwalbe tires and an MRP chainguide are nice bonuses. \u00a0If you’re looking for a bike that can take a beating and tackle rough terrain for a darn good price($3650) this is certainly worth a gander.<\/p>\n

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Santa Cruz Bronson<\/h3>\n

While Santa Cruz does offer the Nomad with a bit more travel, it’s silly not to take a look at the Bronson<\/a> as it still is quite capable and shares fairly aggressive geometry and VPP suspension. \u00a0It’s also available in aluminum which helps get the price down. \u00a0For $3899 it is offered with a Pike RC, Guide R brakes and a 1X11 SRAM GX drivetrain. \u00a0Think of the bike as a\u00a0slightly snappier, more sprightly version of the Nomad. Race Face bits, Maxxis tires on Easton Wheels and a Reverb dropper post round out the package nicely.<\/p>\n

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