Mountain Bike Of The Year | 2022 Pinkbike Awards

[@kevdad3587]

I think that you should retain last year’s category bike of the year winner, and put that into the field of this year to see if there’s been an improvement in the field from one year to the next.

[@CR-di1lg]

Also thank you Pinkbike for a lot of great content in 2022. I nominate you for best bike site of the year!

[@brunogregori8491]

The new trek is a revolution compared to the old model. Great work keep it coming!

[@jozosyt1809]

Sir i have been watching your video since a long time and I want to buy a bike which costs around $138 and I only have $100. So if you could help me a little bit I will be very greatfull. From🇮🇳

[@brunogregori8491]

@@ghostAFsky I've never ridden the new one... but looks to be more enduro than the gen 5. Both great bikes, but very different

[@brunogregori8491]

@@jozosyt1809 sorry, can't help you

[@paradox963]

If only Trek would bring their QC into line, a friend had to have his previous EX warrantied for a known issue and now the new one is going to have to be warrantied for a manufacturing defect, and apparently their test bike had paint QC issues. It's a lot of money for a bike that seems to be a crap shoot if you get a good one or not.

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

@@ghostAFsky What helps the Gen 6 right now is first it uses Shimano which is always good low end but all their 6th gen use at least mid range parts so it just looks good in general. They don't have any low end 6th gen yet and we might not see them till next year at the earliest. Regardless I have hardly any experience on FS bikes, my last was a hardtail, but I take out the Fuel EX 8 6th gen out to the trails tomorrow for the first time. Got the bike yesterday.

[@vindeta360]

Definitely agree. So cool to see Trek finally getting caught up with thw times on their bike models.

[@cooperhallmedia7003]

no no no the santa cruz is way sussier

[@megavirus1706]

Definitely agree. I took the Fuel Ex bike to Whistler, among other parks, and it handles incredible well. Quite versatile and great for every day use.

[@TwoHeadsBrewing]

I think it's a good choice for a large range of riders and terrain. I had the previous version and it was *almost* there, but still a good bike. With the latest revisions, namely a bit more travel and dropping the proprietary bits, they've made a much better bike. Still wondering why they didn't put the same effort into the Remedy.

[@spencerimre]

This! I have a remedy, and though I love it, i have a few nags that I think would be well addressed by a refresh. I'm pulling for the remedy to come back as a 160/160(maybe150) mullet playbike. That would be so awesome and a dream come true if its refinement is on the same level as this fuel EX.

[@nicolai5437]

Totally agree with both of you as a former remedy owner. A mulleted remedy would be sweet too even just a remedy with a bit more more updated geometry

[@crosser3513]

Result: My Bike!

[@alexdowlen9347]

No, it’s mine!

[@ondrejjanoska660]

No it is mine Radon Slide trail 10 ☺️ oh btw it is from 2020 but still bike of my year 🎉😊

[@ryangregohara]

@@Bozza36 🤮

[@noahthegildedone5917]

*exactly*

[@michael-ql1lf]

I can agree with that. I do have a few questions. How do you pick the bikes to review? Do the company have to pay a fee. I feel like a lot of top bikes are missing. Pivot, specialized, Ibis, Transition, Cannondale, Revel, Rocky Mountain. I would really love to see a shoot with all the top bikes. I feel like there are wild cards always thrown in. No more guest appearances. Let's see all the big guns. Otherwise, I love the videos

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I kind of wonder the same question sometimes. I feel like there are bikes like the Evil Wreckoning V3 that everyone who rides one says is the sickest bike they’ve ever ridden, yet you never see bikes like that on these list.

[@ervin7178]

They mostly review bikes that were released/got an update in the current year which is why the stumpy evo and RM instinct wouldn’t be in the field test as the trek. I do wish they compared bikes to the winners of previous field tests more like they did with the specialized enduro.

[@steez54321]

Would like an answer on this as well.

[@jasonwong6369]

@@steez54321 is it who pays them the most for advertising?

[@dachuckster2]

You all rode that Rocky Mountain Element and so I'm suprised you didn't at least nominate it. With a 140mm fork and upgraded brakes its the most versatile MTB on the planet. It can do XC competively, steep knarly trail riding, hike a bike, its even got frame clearance and lock out for bike packing. Its so capable I worry I might snap it :)

[@BrianVaughn]

That new Trek looks like it could be my next bike. It even comes in a Shimano build so I can have my preferred brakes and drivetrain.

[@mariopazmino160]

oh hell yeah, I can confirm, this is the best all around bike ever, I sold my slash to get this new frame and I love it

[@peytongrund8618]

it feels like yesterday when they did the 2021 bike of the year 😢

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yes, it's probably the best trail bike on the market right now and you don't have to get it in dentist spec, there are a bunch of cheaper builds including alloy options

[@stephangauthier911]

It's a shame they don't use their fancy alu on the alloy version. It's so light and strong. For the price...

[@episodesglow]

The funny thing is I'm an MD and have never spent more than $3000 for a bike, always buying a "previous year" (actually still current year) $4k to 4.5k model in the off season when heavily discounted. I think I can count the number of times I've seen the really high end like S Works on one hand

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

@@stephangauthier911 What's their fancy alloy version? The highest alloy frame for the Fuel EX is the Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 and it has the Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame.

[@oACE20o]

I just picked up a 2022 stump jumper alloy, It's my first "real" dual shock bike. not been able to take it on trails yet cause of rain and holidays. however so far riding it around town going off curbs hitting potholes its a beast.

[@davepc2u]

Cool. I bought a frame and putting it together now. Waiting on last part, a switchgrade.

[@oACE20o]

@@davepc2u awesome. i like Trek owned a hard tail from them just dealership here in town is shady jerks. i have owned 2 other specialized bikes both been very well not problems. so i chose the stumpy base model. leaves me room to upgrade later on.

[@Nithael_]

I agree, good choice. However I would probably still ride a Yeti, Ibis, or Santa Cruz for that price.

[@jmcintyreit]

Just bought the alloy EX 8 last week. Can't wait to get it on the trails!

[@YanDoroshenko]

Downtube storage is not something I would've thought twice about half a year ago, seeing it as a gimmick of moderate practical application. Now I swear by it. I'm able to stash away an inner tube (a full size one), a pump, a multitool, assorted small things like zipties and master links, a pack of paper tissues and a Snickers with room to spare into a downtube of my Stumpy Evo. I finally understand that riding without a backpack doesn't mean riding helpless, naked and unprepared, but rather unrestrained and unhindered.

[@ronbeardsley5961]

Ibis Ripley 2022 V-4 💙

[@dade_23]

Great to see HENRY back!!!

[@CN-re5ut]

Isn’t he in GMBN?

[@GF-cb8rr]

Totally agree! Trek is on a roll. ...Top Fuel, Fuel EXe all winners 🏆

[@jaycarneygiants]

Every year there's a "brand new" design that changes everything 😆😅🤣

[@januhelj3796]

We all know that the Grim Donut is the true bike of the year

[@RobbisTV]

Deviate all day ☺️🤘

[@Rustyfox46]

Big love to my favourite Trek 👊🏻

[@NeilCapell]

Not surprised at all. Seems like a Trek has build a bike that can be a real Trail bike, but also a real All-Mountain/Enduro bike, and it can accomplish them both well with it's adjustability. They've made the equivalent of a Tire that is both a racing slick and a mud tire all-in-one, as opposed to an "all-season" tire thats shitty on all surfaces. Well done Trek...I want a new bike now lol.

[@Stockfish1511]

Tried it last week. While its a very good at any terrain, i wouldnt fancy it over my 22 slash 9.8. Slash is way better on enduro downhill etc. But for someone that does XC, local trails, woods, light enduro. Its a perfect bike.

[@mtbjunarell1545]

The smile and laugh at the end is the answer... Lol

[@dadventuretv2538]

The right pick I think. But the downside to all that adjustability I think is that most riders will use it a lot less than they think. I suspect what will happen is most riders will get it, set it, and probably forget it even if their riding differs and might be more suitable for a different setup. Because, let’s face it, how many of us have the time to constantly change our bikes? What is very cool though about the adjustability is that riders from the more rowdy side and the more flowy side can both get this bike and set it up to suit them perfectly. For me though, if I get another bike it’s that Nomad, because it suits exactly the type of riding I would get another bike for. I already have my go anywhere do anything bike. Happy 2023 Pinkbike- the year that the Grim Donut goes on sale? 🤙

[@raivkka4313]

The best part of this review is the mentioning of the bike's shortcomings. Those can prevent someone from buying the absolutely wrong bike!

[@Chris-nx3mn]

My 2022 Trek Fuel EX 8 has had a constant creaking noise after the first week of use. So far the pivots, pedals, cranks, rear shock, bottom bracket and seat post have been replaced and greased heavily, but the noise keeps getting louder. Bike works but sounds like junk. Glad it won this award to help make it easier to sell.

[@Composit.Design]

I had a similar problem on the same model bike. Try opening up your headset and making sure it's greased properly, that solved it for me.

[@Chris-nx3mn]

@@Composit.Design thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try

[@ericaho6256]

I don't think I've ever blamed my bike for my inability to locate a creak 🤔

[@Chris-nx3mn]

@@ericaho6256 shop seems to be doing everything they can to avoid just replacing the frame. Seems like it was built without precise tolerances.

[@emersongo9147]

Replace your head bearing for sure that noise is coming from there, fairly cheap and easy to replace

[@MTB_Nephi]

The best for me: Orbea RALLON m-Ltd

[@86BREAL]

Currently saving to get my first e-bike, Trek Fuel EXe. I know you only discussed the EX but I'm sure it's just as good. My first higher end bike was a 2014 Fuel that I rebuilt and gave to my brother , I still miss that tank of bike.

[@matthewgill5811]

Love love love my BC40 that's not but 8 days old. Super fun, light, capable, and perrrrrdy. Awesome to see it featured here, and it compliments well to my Ripmo. Expensive AF (crafted here in 'merica undoubtedly boosts that price tag), but super fun and feels like way more than a 120 bike. Shout out to Allied for coming in to the mtb world strong.

[@downhilljedi]

They keep mentioning these $10,000.00 bikes aren't perfect. A bike that costs that much should be absolutely perfect or it's a complete fail.

[@GiovaniUrrutia]

I understand where you’re coming from but perfect doesn’t exist. If it did, you would never see different designs.

[@ostankovalex1176]

maybe, but the reality is that all bikes have issues here and there also... this category is for the expensive bikes, they had a separate one for affordable ones it's really easy to say that when you don't engineer a bike just ask yourself, are all expensive cars/motos without flaws? well... I assume not :)

[@Adriftimages]

So tired of these 10k plus bike reviews.

[@ostankovalex1176]

@@Adriftimages Nah, not tired of that as brands always show the best they can provide - the fancy stuff I'm more tired of the fact there are 10k+ bikes lol

[@downhilljedi]

@@GiovaniUrrutia I get it . But a bike that costs that much should not have paint that chips that easily. That's taking short cuts.

[@kaltonian]

it's not here but for me the Vitus amp.....test rode it & for the price......great scott,

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Any mountain bike that costs $10k, should be perfect. It’s should come with the best of the best components out there, per its application. That’s a ton of money.

[@januhelj3796]

I agree with the pic for the bike of the year, although I'd pick the claymore for my next bike, that thing looks SWEET

[@cloudkap]

If you're more enduro/flow trail/bike park focused the Claymore would totally be the pick. Seems like the Trek is the swiss army knife and energy (climbing, longer trail-focused)

[@dehumanizer21]

Curious to know what you guys think of the WR1 Arrival 170.

[@daraghfinnegan]

Is the Trek Fuel EX 's suspension design basically the same as Devinici's Dave Weagels split pivot? The bike seems very similar to Devinic Troy.

[@danielvaras3003]

Great!!! Thanks for this top!! Very usseful

[@The_Apothecary]

Some good options. That Canyon looks great. The Giant Reign 2022 Adv Pro 29 is my personal pick.

[@tys2877]

I have a giant trance its snappy and rips giant bikes are overlooked I think

[@Stockfish1511]

I own 2022 slash 9,8 xt. Had the opportunity to try out fuel ex 2023 last week and its really good bike. Its like mix of light enduro and trail bike and very fun. But its not for everyone. As enduro rider i wouldnt be confident on rough downhill trails. I also tried the Electric version. While i dont like ebikes this one surprized me. You barely hear the motor and it feels alot like a normal bike. Maybe if they release Ebike slash version ill get it. The minues with new fuel bikes is the enormous price tag. As much as it sounds juicy, i would just wait a year and buy it much cheaper.

[@kozakch79]

I'm waiting for Slash E-Bike

[@cloudkap]

gawd damn the Slash is such a fun bike. Can't say it enough. Fuel sounds a little bit more "business" oriented, but this new model sounds amazing.

[@chrisrae1254]

Fuel exe is a game changer

[@Stockfish1511]

@@cloudkap Got my slash for aout 6000 dollar on sale. Saved about 2k.. First was very hesitant because of the price. But now after three months on it im just in awe. Amazing bike and sick looking. I cant get enough of it. Worst part is i got on the winter so not much riding, but summer gonna get good for sure. Ill upgrade the select+ to Zeb ultimate and its top of the line bike.

[@Stockfish1511]

@@kozakch79 Yeah my idea too. If they make current Slash into an Ebike with small motor like fuel exe. What a bike that would be. Easy climbing and insane downhill. Its would be dream ebike for sure. Not much fan of ebikes, but those small new motors on fuel exe is just amazing. New gen and new direction in emountain bikes.

[@SteveSUX2BU]

When did Henry move to Pinkbike?!

[@eskohayrynen]

Pinkbike logic: best enduro bike of season-> this freeride bike what look nice in Instagram!

[@TheSHARCRASH]

Would have liked them to test the new Atlas (steel frame) from Madnes, for 2600€ you get Öhlins RXF et TTX suspension, Hope brakes, DTswiss 29 wheels... Just the transmission sucks big tim (SRAM NX).

[@camwells9726]

I was a trek fan a long time ago , I had a rumble fish, was a great bike , an aggressive riding 29er trail bike a bit before it’s time, Then they went through a period where they seemed to put out very short geo bikes and they lost me

[@AGMTB.]

The Rumblefish was an awesome bit of kit! 😍

[@600wheel]

Why is that idler on the deviate bike what does it do for you

[@nunyabiznes32]

@5:39 Anyone know what bag that is mounted to the frame?

[@ryanj9245]

No, I will not comment on which bike of the year I think should win because you couldn’t care less and your just trying to get more money from KZbin. However, I will leave a comment because I do like your channel and enjoy your content and hope KZbin gives you more money 😉 thanks for all the reviews

[@reubenneate3492]

Like everyone, I 100% agree that my Nukeproof Reactor that came out in 2019 should be the bike of the year in 2022

[@ridindirty6822]

The Feul is so good now that they made it more like the Remedy. Hmmmm? Why do I love my Remedy so much?

[@4fastdrs]

Nice to see the bike I just bought, win mountain bike of the year. I got the S-works version! From the original company to make them... Of course they call theirs " The ultimate trail bike" We just call it stumpy Evo. I kidd of course, but I'm a little surprise they didn't mention that the Trek fuel EX finally got sorted out, after they copied specialized homework...😉

[@ahmedaljefri3186]

Guys you are so funny 🤣🤣😂😂

[@hasashing]

why trek give up the full float design?

[@mxw515]

Have you not heard of Ibis, Niner, or Pivot, or is the criteria focused on downhill?

[@kaseykohler1490]

they literally mentioned Ibis?

[@BikeRodeo]

I’d love to see a comparison of those plus yeti. All the dentist brands!😂

[@knott4me561]

Re- the latest podcast,Henry you are definitely being too hard on yourself.for me you being your natural self is what I actually enjoy watching and listening too and I'm sure in certain scenarios a script is required but it's often the off the cuff tangents I enjoy . HNY . Off topic is fine with me

[@thehigsy]

You keep talking about geometry. Can you do an extensive video on it, seems like all the bikes are trying to do the same thing. How do bikes differ ?

[@Cevirus93]

Im still cheering for the Trek Slash even though its not updated this year. Still rips af :)

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

06:09 Shouldn't reliability be at the center of the choice? These bikes are so expensive. It's important that durability and reliability are the top of the list so that we can enjoy riding our bike all year round.

[@600wheel]

Why are all bikes now running the downtube out of the front of the tube where the bottom bracket is they’re running it straight out flat with the ground and then making the 45° approximate angle to go up where they just used to run that tube straight into the bottom bracket mount I hope I describe that right for anybody who cares to try and answer me. Another way to ask it is why is the down tube shaped like a hockey stick now rather than just being straight

[@snat6299]

So they can make it look like the E-Ex? Seems all the tubes are fat now so you’ll get used to it and buy there E-bike? Seems like a good marketing idea.

[@600wheel]

@@snat6299 yeah I thought that. My theory was that they’re gonna make a simple conversion kit so they’re making all the bikes easily adaptable to that kit from whatever company but it’s just amazing how they are all doing that hockey stick bottom tube on every single bike. I was really hoping there was a cooler reason

[@josh33172]

Probably should be by category. How can the Trek Fuel EX be better than the Allied when each one is significantly better than the other in a certain area.

[@rowanrobinson]

From what I've heard the trek's are awesome, but they are silly expensive for the specs

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

When the only complaint they have on a bike is the paint job you know its a winner.

[@engineer3112]

Love it!

[@mattcannon453]

How about the 2023 Norco sight c

[@LukeRaymondMTB]

Out of those I would go with the bc40. Other than that the evil offering is worth considering.

[@nickfragedakis5511]

I wonder if you tested a fuel ex that wasn't the Elon Musk build if you would still have picked it for BOTY?

[@Sebas_Pinard]

Every bikes that are tested are top of the line so... But yes it should be "Frame of the year" and in an ideal world tested with the exact same parts

[@CR-di1lg]

Trek really is pumping out great bike. Just strange they took a step back on paint jobs for 2023 same on the Top Fuel which had some killer paint jobs in 22.

[@endianAphones]

I get an impression that brands are releasing simpler paint jobs every year, probably cutting costs.

[@bartmullin8018]

@@endianAphones I never liked the LOUD paint-jobs in the first place. That is One of the reasons I bought (in 2018) an all black Surly Karate Monkey and why i like their oddly humorous paint colors/names for... There is some color on the bike but, it's more accents than anything else. Don't run a lot of bling.

[@Jasin2183]

Feel like prices need to be a far larger part of the decisions here, how many people watching can afford that trek? Or any bike over 5k ? It’s like who’s the target audience here?

[@jediali221]

It’s good to have Alex Albon hosting

[@mattnagle4062]

Niche comment

[@DavidOwensuk]

Love the trek

[@cityproofdad]

Henry dedo sound best in gmbn im sure for many he will be still part of it

[@SimonSaysMTB]

My 2022 Yeti SB150 is the winner for me

[@tonwhelan]

Weak frames that snap, crap infinity system that gives tonnes of issues. I wouldn't go near Yeti, ever.

[@SimonSaysMTB]

@@tonwhelan I’ve heard of the switch infinity issue and how it requires lots of maintenance. But I haven’t had any issues with the frame yet especially with the type of riding that I do.

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

Great choice, much better then the flavor of the month idler arm bikes that mark my word will come and go just as fast as any fad.

[@ArmorOfZeus]

Idler bikes aren't going anywhere. They have their place in the race scene, where they excel. They shouldn't interest your average trail rider.

[@devinmorrison7131]

Where are the hard-tails ☹

[@cliffordrichardc]

is that trek win

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Meh. I'm pretty happy with my 2018 Trek Fuel EX8 aluminum but it's not as playful as I would like (compared to say... a Trance or Mach429) My fuel does pedal very very well though as is just barely lively enough to be fun on the downhill sections.

[@luckyyou774]

Best bike is the one that you like, owned a lot of bikes and i can say best bike was, Trek Fuel EX Carbon frame.

[@monocogenit1]

wow. who would have thought. trek.

[@17even]

I love Trek bikes. Im surprised they aren't always mentioned when speaking about premium MTBs such as the usual players like Specialized, Yeti, Santa Cruz, Ibis, YT, etc. They are just as costly (model and spec depending) and just as capable and have the backing from one of the big 3 bike manufacturers on the planet.

[@ssjj9584]

Biggest form of flattery is to copy so I guess the Stumpy Evo won 😂

[@323johnnybravo]

Exactly !!!! Treks formula copy specialized but release it 3 years later.

[@oACE20o]

i got a stumpy more than happy with it price point was not bad either

[@323johnnybravo]

@@oACE20o Been Some great sales on them and they are not hideous looking.

[@oACE20o]

@@323johnnybravo i love way mine looks looks very stealthy

[@323johnnybravo]

@@oACE20o they look awesome!! The Big bird Trek on the other hand 🤮

[@middnight3474]

This commercial is brought to you by trek

[@doesnotknowwheretopuit]

Ford Mondeo!!!! 🤣

[@hankenstein12]

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE

[@playmoreguitar5393]

Allied and Santa Cruz are disqualified purely on their price. Shocking.

[@MrChadLedford]

Fuck I can't believe Levy is gone.

[@Tone32616]

GT Aggressor Comp, for sure. Don't even need to watch the video.

[@graham2167]

Bile is green

[@doncrescas]

Henry, no one in North America knows what a Ford Mondeo is.

[@NONO-hz4vo]

Or if they do, they probably don't have actual experience in one.

[@moitynz]

Pinkbike appeals to an international audience, I would say most of Europe, UK, Australia and NZ do know what a Mondeo is and appreciate the joke. Not sure what the equivalent North American vehicle would be, think boring and reliable.

[@plmn93]

As Fuel owner myself I personally don't like the new version. It's shifted too far from XC while the Top Fuel is still XC focused. The old Fuel EX was truly a do-it-all bike, something you could ride XC all day while still being burly enough for moderate lift riding. It will be interesting to see how their sales numbers respond now that they are focused on satisfying professional black diamond riders instead of staying true to their midwestern roots.

[@jtsblocks]

Yeah wonder how many sessions are ridden around Waterloo. Dumb take lol

[@twowheellifemagazine3583]

It seems like Trek is being awarded for copying the Stumpjumper EVO. Does the Fuel EX posses its own innovations?

[@JoeJoe-C137]

Wouldn't Treks version of the stumpy evo be the remedy??

[@BryanKeller724]

yeah I feel like this bike just copied everyone elses cool stuff.

[@MrChadLedford]

As an owner of stumpy Evo I was wondering the same thing.

[@ferencvarju651]

When you say “copy” do you mean the adjustability? Fair point, but that’s just like saying Tesla copied Mercedes because Tesla has wheels too. This function alone doesn’t define the Fuel Ex as a model, it’s a trend that many trail bikes follow these days, just maybe not to the degree that the Stumpy and the Fuel Ex do. I’m okay with this still being bike of the year, the Trek had to have many more tricks up its sleeve to earn that award.

[@jaysealenduro5618]

2 facts 1st. Trek > specialized reality ✔ 2nd. Copy? It's more like following whatever the usual trend going on mtb industry but FOR REAL trek generally is more known to be the more master Innovator in the first place both Road & MTB. And now the gen6 fuel ex is their first bike to feature trending features but trek have more original industry leading innovations, that cannot be copy by other brands cause those are trek exclusive. But talking about fuel ex own innovations look at the Gen 5 fuel ex it has its own Reaktiv shock, SSDT and etc. Trek's Mino link geo adjust is very old it already exist even before 2010 it's basically the very first geo adjust on a full sus mtb and from Boost 148 to super boost 157 those standards first existed on trek bikes! High pivot, ABP from basic, advanced to industry leading tech most of them are from TREK. That's why trek fuel ex gen6 really deserves to be awarded like the best "Trail bike" of the year not just because of the trending features but also trek's own innovation built on that bike like the abp which is better than Horst-link and OclvM. But for me personally i would rather choose the gen5 9.9 fuel ex. I don't like mtb that's too adjustable.

[@rotaryjesus9606]

After ~25 years of riding and having ridden high pivots (Canfield Jedi) for 10+ years, I purchased the Norco Range. It's the worst bike I've ever owned. I'm really disappointed in pinkbike giving it accolades. It has numerous engineering problems and their support is appalling. It eats an idler ever 150-200 miles and they've been out of stock 6 months+ (I've gone through 5 and ridden the bike 800 miles). I've not been able to ride a $10k+ bike for the whole riding season. Norco is a JOKE. I hope this year's winner ends up being better for buyers. I know it's hard for organizations like pinkbike to ride a bike 500miles+ due to the volume of reviews they need to put out, but I wish someone was giving companies scores for how they treat their customers. The range may ride well, but the ownership experience sucks. I'll never buy another Norco product and I don't advise anyone else to either.

[@EverythingisFire]

Eek. Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking at the new Trek Fuel Ex along with two Norco's.

[@rotaryjesus9606]

​@@EverythingisFire Yea, it's a major bummer. I ride 50-60 miles in a heavily populated enduro style trail system in a mtb mecca. I see lot's of bikes and talk to a lot of people about ownership (I have 3 2022 enduro bikes - I love trying new things and I'm always looking at the next thing coming). Lot's of locals with issues with their Range HP, Range VLT, and Shore. I hear mostly good things about the Sight. Other bikes have issues too (ie: spec enduro frame failuers) - but pretty much everyone else I've heard of having mfr issues gets taken care of so they can keep riding. Norco can't even keep wear items in stock to keep people riding. I'm not expecting these parts for free or a warranty item, I just want to be able to buy them so I can ride my bike. They won't even sell them to you direct. They are telling everyone (in the US) to buy them from Fanatik or local dealers (my local dealers haven't been able to get any in months - I was able to get 3 spares early on but they didn't last). I live in a place I can ride 12 months of the year, but if I lived somewhere else I'd be PISSED because I haven't been able to get an idler since spring (effectively unable to ride the bike all year).

[@marksmith2829]

Great job. Henry dump the hat please

[@mikelo303]

I don't agree :D

[@giovannigramaglia7281]

I think you shoul consider the new yeti sb160, a bike that has won a lot and that they continue upgrade. I tried It last week and I can Say that NO bike Is as fast as the sb160

[@iansteward4708]

Depends who’s on it.

[@tonwhelan]

Overpriced. A nukeproof mega is half the price, faster and better on the chunky stuff.

[@tommyg7047]

If you think the Fuel EX is best, you should try the EXE.

[@Alex-md6bu]

The ebike for people who don't want an ebike? I joke but it's the only ebike I'd consider buying

[@DRK_MTB_406]

iT lOoKS LiKe A sEsSioN

[@MarkBates566]

The TREK FUEL is $10,000 are you out of your f++++++g minds

[@alexdowlen9347]

False. SCOR 4060 ftw 👌

[@SylvainProov]

I agree 🙏

[@johnkillean5970]

Ok Here we go😅 Price… I do not expect mountain bike of the year to be the “best value “ or … the “most proficient at all aspects of mountain biking. The most beautiful woman in the world is not the super model with the most magazine cover shots! Right? There are beautiful stunning women walking down the street carrying a USPS postal bag. The bikes considered for this should be price obtainable for most above 😮average skill level riders earning an average ( some above and some below) annual income. I think a Lamborghini could be the car of the year, but it’s so out of my league that I’ll watch the first 2 minutes of the segment and pause it, and click on Sam Pilgrim! “Droppin’”!

[@ImoonPeople]

Too bad Trek didn't put any effort into their paint/logos. They look like an afterthought.