The Hottest New Trail Bikes for 2020 | Mountain Bike Rider

[@doughboi007]

Just love seeing what each brand does with new builds

[@55marzocchi]

Hm... So Specialized frame storage is S.W.A.T. Does that mean Trek has T.W.A.T storage?

[@nl3712]

Yeah, sounds about right

[@leviminnerick3206]

Garbage Clips iii

[@nicholasthiery9542]

If they called it that I would buy a trek.

[@jdavis417]

Why buy the bike when you can get the... oh... nevermind...

[@mikebussart2575]

That's funny, I like that.

[@danbarbour85]

I got the 2020 Fuel Ex and I have fallen in love with this bike. Absolutely incredible.

[@jamiemk5234]

D B love the look and specs of trek fuel ex, but also looking at the reactor and trek remedy.... too many choices

[@stevek7760]

My Specialized Big Hit DH had a 24in rear wheel with 3in tire in 2002. That trend died soon after. Looks like nearly 20years later its making a comeback.

[@silversurfer3636]

All of these are honorable mentions.......nothing, NOTHING can come close to the SCOTT line ups! They are strong, beautiful, and the twin-loc suspension is unbeatable!

[@colbyblasenak1770]

No 2020 pivot switchblade???

[@LuisManuelHdez]

Plenty of good bikes out there. Just pick & choose! U can barely go wrong.

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

Love the look of that new Fuel Ex!

[@JorgeMedina-xd1bi]

Where is the specialized stumpjumper 🤔

[@gavincharboneau5445]

Rite, that thing is something else

[@santanat.7206]

The Santa Cruz one looks awesome 👌

[@sha317]

That Kona Process 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤤

[@mtnbikerva1]

Would the 2020\1 PIVOT SWITCHBLADE beat these bikes in every aspect? Climbing, sprinting, descending, tight turns, NOT destroyer of pedals and cranks, flat surfaces, rocks, all surfaces and trails, etc.

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Bikes way too expensive for me, but love to hear and see the new tech

[@aslmx8320]

Look at a Vitus or polygon.

[@bagua465]

The fuel ex 7 is like 2,900

[@silaschambers7413]

@@aslmx8320 could you be more specific pls? particular bike names or links. ty

[@lukasbormann4830]

@@bagua465 but shit spec for that money 😂

[@terencemegs]

No norco optic?

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Intense is the fun winner

[@Bryce2987]

I am an owner of a 2020 optic c2, by far the best bike I have ever been on and pink bike of the year. Would have liked to seen it make an appearance.

[@szb0_tms42]

Can you do an enduro bike version of this? :D

[@MBRmagazine]

It's on its way.

[@BhBraaq]

Looking forward to my new Intense Primer

[@dmanashshhss2672]

How’d you like it?

[@BhBraaq]

@@dmanashshhss2672 went with the Carbine instead and love it!

[@bryanbowen4193]

I live in Knoxville TN US and my biggest problem is deciding between enduro vs trail vs E bike. We have a lot more single track trail terrain but we have enduro options too.

[@mtbr347]

6:08 looks like hes chosen a bad line?

[@deontaedillard8059]

Gonna go wit Kona process 134 have 2

[@skg901]

Aren't those internal storage hubs really like crumple zones in the frame??

[@mtbboy1993]

If done badly I guess so, I don't need it, I use a backpack, but for extra storage it's a smart place to keep it, but on smaller frames like kids bike sized frames there won't be as much room I guess.

[@joshgracin59]

Are resistance band weights accurate?

[@m.p.3036]

santa cruz tallboy 2020👍

[@JC-zf6sx]

Gonna go with the fuel ex on this one. Although, those intense bikes are looking slick.

[@douglaseaton1581]

Loving the 20 Fuel EX. Very fast, very capable, very fun

[@heinrichstrydom2708]

Silverback also had a model with a 29er front en 27.5 back.

[@dellpai7821]

giant trance 3 2020, kona process 134 or polygon siskiu t8? which is better

[@zp2010mo]

Fuel ex😁

[@whiskypapz6666]

Hey you forgot to include the Trinx E 1000 full suspension mountain bikr

[@TProStudioCreate]

Those are some incredible looking bikes! Awesome job on the video 👍🏻

[@sislajpaveslaj7597]

Please answer. Where I can buy trek fuel ex? What i year of this trek? This is trek fuel ex 9.9?

[@jeltlangeveld5097]

Vuk Jeftic it is a 9.9, you buy it in the bike shop and it is the 2020 model. I don’t think the 2020 model is still available but the 2021 is

[@owengerhardt4913]

“Lots of angular elements” lmao it’s a bike

[@harleymiddleton1872]

My dream bike is a trek 2008 because I cannot afford a new bike

[@Gogogadgetwilly]

Surprised there’s no Whyte models in there 🤔

[@matpewsey]

Rob Marsh have they got any new models out this year?

[@Gogogadgetwilly]

mat pewsey yep, everything marked V2 on their website is the 2020 model.

[@Drip.monkey.]

what about diamondback release 5c carbon?

[@mattybwrblombo71]

Trek fuel for the win

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

All of these bikes are amazing, but not everyone can afford $4k for a bike. Maybe you could do the same thing but with quality lower cost trail bikes.

[@MBRmagazine]

Hi Edward, check out out trail bike of the year test, or our video on the Calibre Bossnut for more affordable trail bike options.

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

@@MBRmagazine Will do,thank you!

[@dominikjaszczyszyn2703]

What do you think about new Spectral 5.0 ?

[@TheCsb1996]

I'm consider this bike too

[@julianroyz3393]

Norco optic?

[@offerhak]

It's strange that most of the models in this video copied the Transition SBG geometry but you didn't mention the Transition Smuggler.

[@offerhak]

You right, I thought that you referencing all the trail bike till 2020 , thank you very much for the great review.

[@johannesellenbeck1957]

Wich bikes do also have that integrated storage

[@mtbboy1993]

So far Only Specialized, Trek I think. So far this is not common. And I know of alot bike brands.

[@synndakitt]

Are trail bikes with 140mm forks too much for the xc trails?

[@JC-zf6sx]

Not at all. Most of the trails where I live are XC trails and I sometimes ride my long travel 29er on them. You can always adjust the rebound and compression to suit the trail.

[@GhostRocks]

which bike do you own or bikes🚲

[@sonnyodare9338]

Which trek fuel ex is it ?

[@boofex1]

Salsa?

[@RonnRider]

Sweet rigs but what about the Rocky Mountain Instinct🤔

[@alexmccann502]

Please do enduro bikes soon

[@ichinosedesu8799]

Include the price pls

[@phillipmckeownakalucifer.6689]

Wheres the pole machine at they out do all of these weenie bikes

[@Kzuke]

No Ibis Ripmo? WTH?

[@TAZMON20]

Or HD5, this list is already out of date.

[@timmy01ize]

Zuke they are both enduros not trail bikes

[@TAZMON20]

@@timmy01ize but you ride them down the trail, the discipline is enduro.

[@timmy01ize]

GAVIN LEIGHTON yeah I get that but the point I am making is trail bikes are now classed as small travel ie 120mm/ 140mm, and enduro bikes are using 150,160,170 mm travel which is why the ibis ripmo is not on the list

[@TAZMON20]

@@timmy01ize but, you can reduce that travel thus making it a trail bike which is possibly better value as you can't upscale trail to enduro without swapping the suspension units, the lines are constantly blurred.

[@ZombiiNightmare]

Where’s Norco Optic?

[@yofoo138]

The nukeproof reactor is a beast of a bike and shouldn’t go on the bottom of the list

[@justinwbohner]

Both the reactor and primer are "trail" bikes that are heavier than many enduro bikes.

[@pauldapra]

Where is the commencal tr signature 2020

[@Sadokist]

I ride a process and even I know that the Forbidden is the best bike on the market.

[@BobBob-fk4wo]

enduro bikes coming soon????

[@MBRmagazine]

Yes, they're next on the list.

[@th_js]

Please include Pole Stamina

[@mtbboy1993]

@@th_js how are you getting along with yours? No video on it yet. Is that in the plans?

[@th_js]

@@mtbboy1993 It's great, I'll make a video of it sometime

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

I like how they leave out brands like Commencal, Ibis and Canyon. Most likely because those brands aren't lining the pockets at MBR... Then again they don't need to because those bikes are superior in all aspects.

[@MBRmagazine]

The idea of this video was to highlight some of the newest models that have been released recently, not the ones that have had a fresh lick of paint. And if this list was anything to do with advertising revenue, we'd have left out Orbea and Forbidden as neither of them spend money with us.

[@gweflj]

Hey Tony, Commencals are boat anchors, Ibis bikes have regressive suspension and Canyons have the most dated geo on the market outside of Cube. You couldn’t of picked three brands that are easier to criticise.

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

@@gweflj that's your opinion, in my experience at hundreds of different demo events with dozens of different brands, I've found that most Giants, Treks and Santa Cruz's to be overrated and over priced. On this list they've presented today I'd only be happy to ride the Kona or Specialized.

[@TAZMON20]

Good point, some if the bikes on the list are simply model year updates, Ibis HD5, new, Ripmo, why update when still current, whyte, not on the list, I used to rate MBUK / Bike Radar but they come across as being superior to their readers / subscribers, Pinkbike, Vitalmtb, Enduromtb etc, far superior.

[@MBRmagazine]

GAVIN LEIGHTON hi Gavin, sounds like you have your wires crossed. All of the bikes in the list are brand new platforms, most of which have been launched in the last few months. None of them are minor model updates. Ibis isn’t in the list at all. And this is not Bikeradar.

[@tonyparkin3379]

Just a thought. Debadge everything and test them. Bet you will be surprised.

[@MBRmagazine]

We have considered doing that. Might work for some consumers, but we’d work out which bike was which pretty quickly unless it was completely wrapped up. At the end of the day, we just love bikes that are fun to ride, regardless of what badge they’re wearing.

[@stephenmitchum2170]

Mountain Bike Rider with outside help and some creative wraps it should be possible especially if no viewing of the bikes before riding was done, lead to the bike now ride.

[@mtbr347]

Love the 79'er idea! Intense isn't really alone on it tho. There are several companies doing it (YT Decoy). And FOES has been doing it forever (Mixer).

[@superspecky4eyes]

Orange have the switch 6 also..

[@bryanbowen4193]

I've been eyeballing the Decoy. Looks sharp.

[@davidgeiger8620]

Transition Sentinel?,

[@mrfrogg46able]

can we say 5 6 7 8 9 10 thousand dollars

[@nicholasthiery9542]

Most of these come with alloy options in the $2-3k range. Which is plenty nice enough for most everyone.

[@mathewmccabe2658]

Forgot the revel rascal!

[@zp2010mo]

Ok Jeff🙄

[@danielmorales4150]

Merida onetwenty???

[@meteormedia7021]

Wheres the Giant Trance, the Merida One-Twenty and the Canyon Neuron? Why the hell does not a single one of these lists include bikes that people actually buy because they are affordable.

[@MBRmagazine]

None of those bikes are new for 2020. All were released last year, so the 2020 models are just different paint jobs. We wanted to focus on the brand new releases.

[@TAZMON20]

@@MBRmagazine since when has the HB130 been a 2020 bike, arrogant fool.

[@MBRmagazine]

GAVIN LEIGHTON pretty strong language there. These are only bikes we’re talking about - is it really worth getting abusive about? Yes the HB130 was released in 2019, but it’s only just out, and most of the other bikes are classed as MY2020 bikes, and calling the video ‘the hottest new trail bikes of 2020 and also 2019 would have been a bit clumsy.

[@TAZMON20]

@@MBRmagazine not strong at all, it's not a comprehensive list, by your own admission, the HB130 was released this year, will they release another in 2020 making it a 2021 model, you and I don't know, most of the supposed new models have been launched in September, hardly 2020.

[@MBRmagazine]

GAVIN LEIGHTON ah, so you want a video that reveals all the bikes they are going to be released in 2020. No problem, we’ll just dust off the crystal ball.

[@boracay12]

How much ? Way to much is my guess .. I bought a honda xr150 1 year old for $1,400 ..you know a motorcycle ,with a engine . How much for some thing you have to peddle ? Oh , trek fuel x8 . $ 3400 Wtf? It's a bicycle !

[@rakarandohagolgotha336]

And..what about cannondale bikes??

[@MBRmagazine]

The Habit was launched last year, so at the moment there are no new trail bikes in the range, just different specs/colours.

[@joluar78]

That Trek EX 9.9 🤤🤤

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Intense for life 🤘

[@rengamz]

Giant trance x2 29er ...

[@Subreflection1]

How about the canyon spectral? By far the best trail bike

[@JustaMountainbiker]

If youre poor

[@tamasvarga67]

Just a Mountainbiker What does snobbism have to do with anything other than paying 2x more for the same thing?

[@tamasvarga67]

Mati.Kr Spectral is not new for 2020. It’s a great bike but I think there is no such a thing as ‘the best’. Many things come down to personal preference.

[@JustaMountainbiker]

Tamas Varga sarcastic tho, direct sales warriors be triggered

[@tamasvarga67]

@@JustaMountainbiker I see... you must be the funny one in the family.

[@Driftuner]

Nukeproof for me

[@steveb8269]

Hope....my dream bike......maybe if I win the lottery one day 😉

[@leebridgwater]

Hope I think, all hand built in Britain, but top price

[@TAZMON20]

Designed by a Frenchie

[@spaceboi2581]

Nukeproof reactor😍

[@jacklane3087]

Hope they have a new voodoo lineup

[@BigShrdr]

Not a mention of my new Marin Rift Zone 1. Check this bike out it blew my mind.

[@6iancarloa]

Commencal? 🤔

[@willbennett7107]

Trek for life

[@meteormedia7021]

A statement so idiotic, it could only come from a fanboy

[@mtbboy1993]

With as bad experience, and badly engineering frame as my 2024 fuel ex, and the issues newer bikes have, and the snapped headtube on a carbon Slash I've seenit does not look promising. So I went from super flexible hammock to an actual proper bike I went to Geometron G1, no issues with flex, loose bolts, snapping, uneven wear, or mor eissues I won't go into, list goes on, but of course newer bikes are better than the old bikes, I sold my frame, and a kid has it, so but I was too heavy for it kept bending hanger on every ride, great to have a proper bike now. 👌

[@bouzouki2006]

What? Where's the Yeti SB140 Doddy??? We're talking about the *hottest* trail bikes of 2020 and you forgot this one?

[@mathieusoucy7904]

Evil Offering....

[@albertnava02]

Agree, yeti sb140 is a beast. Disappointed the Specialized Stumpjumper wasn’t on there either, it’s better trail bike than the Trek.

[@gulusus884]

Where is Specialized

[@MBRmagazine]

In the hottest new enduro bikes for 2020 video...

[@RyanLee-cj8nk]

The Stumpjumper?

[@Simon-ls8xf]

Of course, we will all spend 5k on a bike .. overkill for 99 %

[@MBRmagazine]

Most of the bikes included are part of a wide model range with options at much lower price points. For example the Trek Fuel EX, Intense Primer, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Kona Process etc.

[@nathangaffran]

So cool to see more bike manufactures using in-frame storage. I wonder if you could cut on in your self.

[@MBRmagazine]

We would definitely recommend NOT cutting a hole in your frame.

[@maddingo]

let me tell you who is complaining about only being able to grab a water bottle with your left hand on that orbea.... me.. I'm left handed and is is super sketchy to try to grab a water bottle with my left hand (take my left hand off the bars in general) for me... deal breaking design choice for myself.. not sure about for all left handers.. but I'm especially left handed and need my left hand on the bars when trying to grab a bottle.

[@MBRmagazine]

Ok. Be sure to give Orbea your feedback.

[@rlove21]

I'm left handed, and prefer to grab the bottle with my left - guess as with all things it's what you're used to!

[@jakeallen7905]

No canyons 😮

[@MBRmagazine]

All the new Canyon designs have been out for a while now. This video was focussed on the brand new designs for 2020.

[@duane617]

Schwinn Volare 1300

[@robertgarrett7785]

What is wrong with you guys do you ignore SCOTT for some reason or just out of spite. You even had TREK in there but the Scott GENIUS and even the spark would be on that list for sure but I don't know what you don't like about them.

[@MBRmagazine]

Because the Genius and Spark are great bikes but they’re not new for 2020. The only things changing are colours and specs. This list is all about brand new designs.

[@ODIN_xx]

In 2020 all bikes were “flying off the showroom floors”

[@nurrhungrybread3618]

Now 2020 mountain bike have a rear suspension?

[@DirtNassty]

What? Lol.. Full suspension bikes yes... Hardtail no.... Not a new 2020 thing lol

[@stevenbrideau3741]

Ibis Ripmo

[@jasonhiggins214]

A nice list of bikes for sure. When can we expect a full review

[@MBRmagazine]

Hi Jason, there are in-depth first rides on all the bikes featured on the website. Cheers

[@jamsxr]

Nice bikes, but you’re missing the YT Jeffsy 😜

[@MBRmagazine]

Jeffsy was released last year, so 2020 models are just different paint/spec.

[@jamsxr]

👍

[@Malinovic1985]

So all hot bikes cost a fortune...and no hot hardtails?!?

[@MBRmagazine]

Hi Bojan, this video was specifically intended only to cover full-suspension bikes. And while the models shown are mostly top of the range specs, there are lower price point versions of all them except the Hope HB130 and Forbidden.

[@joecantello]

You missed the Cotic Flare Max.

[@MBRmagazine]

It was launched earlier this year, so not new for 2020. Did you watch our video on it?

[@doublett4193]

No Zerode bikes on the list.....

[@MBRmagazine]

Wait for the next one ;-)

[@itzdematt9937]

My budget only $500 soo this will be hard😢

[@daynknight6654]

Get a rockhopper

[@timschmitt8668]

please do enduro

[@MBRmagazine]

Coming next!

[@scottcarlon6318]

29er, . . . . .not interested.

[@zp2010mo]

Does the 29er scare ya. Cant handle it!😂😂😂

[@justinwbohner]

The Primer comes in 27.5 but you don't want it.

[@mtbboy1993]

Go as big as it makes sense, 29er makes sense for average size to tall, 26, 27.5 make sense from average down to short, kids. Just get what suits you I ride a 29er, but I am 181cm, my bike has 515mm reach on a large Geometron G1. It all makes sense, but it can run 27.5 too, and mixed/mullet 27.5 rear 29er front, and is adjustable with seatstay, chainstay mutstors.

[@OG_SQUID_MTB]

The Knolly Fugitive LT destroys all of these bikes. But you wouldn’t know .

[@OG_SQUID_MTB]

Arn Saknusun over the bars? Sounds more like a riding style than the bike. Never heard of this before .

[@mtbboy1993]

Fun fact it's made by same factory as the Grim Donut

[@amandamoon4045]

Evil the offering # 1

[@mrfrogg46able]

FT forever

[@mrfrogg46able]

unless i buy a specialized

[@gweflj]

Yes the Financial Times is essential reading.

[@flowbikeru]

Дядя, где блчдь Ghost SL AMR ???