The Hottest Trail Bikes Of 2023

It's 2023 rundown time again and on the platter this week is a selection of tasty trail bikes from all corners of the world! We've got alloy, we've got carbon, we've even got a hint of something titanium for the future. These trail bikes are some of our favourites of everything released into the genre in 2023. Let us know your thoughts and if we missed out on your favourite!
⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Trail Bikes Explained
01:36 - The YT Jeffsy
02:39 - Deviate Highlander II
03:57 - Commencal T.E.M.P.O
05:10 - Canyon Neuron
06:23 - Orbea Occam
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[@dems_mtb]

I love my Norco Fluid!

[@tonyhruzek4250]

My ibis Ripley AF is the best thing I have ever ridden. I upgraded the fork to a RS Pike to stiffen up the front and I haven't looked back. Great low cost ripper!

[@curtrobertson6799]

I agree

[@PinkyFingerPedalStrike]

My Ripley with a 140 36 is the best bike I've owned. Absolutely shreds, quiet, and requires minimal maintenance due to the bushings.

[@PiloMegaTron]

SantaCruz 5010! Amazing bike... :)

[@Taylor5084]

The Nukeproof Reactor is an awesome do it all bike that pedals well and goes down hill even better.

[@i-am-vonnegut]

I'm in love with my Ibis ripley Af. It's a bike that goes everywhere and does NOT shy away from Scottish trails and mountains.

[@PinkyFingerPedalStrike]

Ripley is a great bike

[@tmill2001]

I got a canyon neuron this year and have been having a blast! Finally left 26" for good!

[@dystopiaisutopia]

26" for life

[@joelalmeida4609]

scott spark 970 . great bike .

[@aaronburela432]

The Highlander looks amazing 🤩

[@Bingo1oo]

Please do a best of British Hardcore Hard tail!! So much choice....steel , Alu , Ti which brand etc..???!!

[@chimps4gimps]

I remember a couple of years ago Doddy was planning to go round the UK bike builders. Vid never got made unfortunately.

[@saml8119]

Love my Norco Fluid FS

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

The Commencal, that looks oddly like the Jamis bikes rear end. The bikes are so good now days you can pick your favorite brand and it will be awesome.

[@westvideos]

I have been riding several high end XC bikes. With my newest Canyon Neuron CF9 SL I am still able to stay close to my fastest laps, little slower at the ascent but definitely faster on the descents. It gives me so much more trust and stability… it should have been given much more credits and publicity. Amazing bike! Still waiting for a pro that can show the limits of it. Great video again from gmbn again!

[@Pesmog]

I am pleased with my Neuron CF9, Its a couple of kg heavier than my xc/down country bike, but not much slower. I went for the latest Neuron as it had the closest geometry to my other bike which means it feels very similar. 👍 I was expecting it to not climb well due to it being a little slacker than I would like, but I think that the more upright seat angle compensates for this so actually its not too bad on hills.

[@jaynolajones]

Cannondale’s new habit, also do a LT-ST version now! Great trail bike

[@donaldmcnulty]

I liked your list, i thought you touched on some great bikes. I bought aSpecialized Status 160. This bike is very capable, especially downhill!

[@spacedoutboy404]

All great bikes, but only the one's that don't have headset cable routing will be considered.

[@gmbntech]

Not a fan?

[@fsquared64]

Agree one hundred percent.

[@garrettjacobsmeyer5317]

My quiver killer is a Stumpjumper EVO. Super bike. Guessing it’s not mentioned because it has not really got an update since 2021. But a fantastic bike nonetheless.

[@matthewcooper4028]

Love my Pivot Switchblade. No sealed bearings though so can see why it seems to be missing from a lot of UK reviews. I’d be happy with a Hightower or Ripmo too…

[@francisdee9955]

and the jeffsy has normal internal routing🤘🏻🥳

[@kirilfilipov2587]

What about Radon bikes? Both Slide and Skeen seem like a great value.

[@PinkyFingerPedalStrike]

Interesting list 😏

[@hardmtnbiker]

Thanks for keeping this focused on mountain biking and not trying to mix or interfere with the eMTBs, or what we call “dad-bod” bikes.

[@_voytax]

My top 2023 trail bike must be the SCOR 2030! I didn't have the opportunity to ride it but the idea of 120/140mm travel paired with much like enduro geometry sounds for me like perfect combination!

[@gmbntech]

Sounds like the best of both worlds! How does it ride? 🤙

[@_voytax]

@@gmbntech I'd love to check out!

[@SylvainProov]

I agree sir, the frame is gorgeous. The specs are rly impressive (64,5 HA, 132mm trail), everybody loves it. This is my next bike for sure.

[@Na2gumiBlogspot]

YT Jeffsy FTW

[@ninjazzrhythm400]

I thought the enduro bike is considered the "all mountain"? With 150 160 travel?

[@MrChadLedford]

Man a good hardtail can be a blast. Have a stump jumper Evo, and a NS bikes eccentric 29. Really covers the gamut of riding.

[@melch1]

Anyone in Europe searching for a bike now should take look at the 2023 Occams, I just bought an h10 for 1800 euros... Unreal. They just made way to many of them during covid

[@VentoXSvix]

That sounds like a great deal! Where did you get yours?

[@melch1]

@@VentoXSvix bikester! But it's back to around 2100 I think. Still pretty amazing. There are some mondraker raze r at 50% on other German sites like mount7.

[@topchoice1621]

My canyon spectral is the best all around bike for me absolutely love it and for the price it’s a great value

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

I don't know why a lot of these places reviewing/recommending XC and Trail bikes don't key on the Spectral, as that simply looks perfect for a lot of riders.

[@louispastore7301]

Good lord woman! With all due respect, you are absolutely STUNNING! Not only are you drop dead gorgeous with the most captivating smile I've ever seen but come on?? You ride and ride WELL! You are nothing short of flawless. Please consider moving to Colorado, we have incredible mtb'ing here❤😊

[@machetebikes3047]

Norco Optic!

[@dimimtb]

I guess it's not a current year bike LOL, I love my Optic and it's a banger of a trail bike that's one of the original enduro light bikes.

[@francisdee9955]

what do you exactley mean with „sealed bearings“? aren‘t they all sealed?🤔

[@ellerybice3787]

Sealed as in lubricated with that ole Eskimo branded seal oil lubrication formula option, eh¿

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Sealed means the balls and bearing have seals, if your bearing has only inner outer rings with visible cage or balls/rollers it's not sealed. If you have a plastic or rubber washer on each side it's sealed preventing the outside elements to come inside. Pretty simple.

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Cartridge bearings is what they are called. Totally different compared to cup and cone.

[@francisdee9955]

i dont think that every company uses sealed bearings now. dont know wich would not🤔

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@francisdee9955 Most reputable bike companies use cartridge bearings. If you're buying a cheap Walmart bike it probably has cup and cone.

[@mattforst6591]

Revel Ranger baby!😊

[@akosyjonathan]

Why transition sentinel is not included?

[@shaun70s]

The new MARIN BIKES Rift Zone!!!! 💔😭

[@richardforde2540]

#askgmbn - i always read about different head angles and understand it. But with some bikes having the ability to change it by half a degree, does it make much difference?? Thanks 😊

[@MTBr-of-SoCal]

My Capra (YT) does that, but more closer to a quarter degree. In all honesty in the real world on trails, I feel no difference what so ever.

[@elgeffe503]

YT stands for Young Talent.

[@gmbntech]

Very interesting, I didn't know that!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

I would've bought a Commencal TEMPO this year, but the headset cable routing forced me to spend my money elsewhere.

[@Simple_Cory]

I built a Tempo a few months ago. It's such a poppy fun bike. The Headset routing is a little fiddly but honestly not as bad as people make it out to be. One thing that does suck is the lack of clearance for a decent size bottle if you run a piggyback shock.

[@teamdoa]

Funny how they never mention Giant, considering they are the best value bikes out there from the biggest manufacturer in the world.

[@17even]

Trek as well which is the 2nd biggest in the world. The Giant Reign and the Trek Fuel EX are def serious contenders. In fact, Pink Bike awarded the Trek Fuel EX MTB of the Year.

[@evanloudenback3700]

I'm surprised the Trek Fuel EX wasn't on this list 🤔

[@lolomelon528]

🗿

[@bsallows]

The Fuel EX came out in September of 2022

[@evanloudenback3700]

@@bsallows...as a 2023 model

[@PinkyFingerPedalStrike]

Trek isn't on the "sponsors" list in the video description, so maybe that has something to do with it...

[@evanloudenback3700]

@@PinkyFingerPedalStrike haha good point 😂

[@edwardwinder7877]

I have a giant reign 2 29 and giant advanced pro 2 29 all great fun bikes

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Top 5: My bike My other bike My other other bike My wife's bike My son's bike. That's how people work

[@SergeyBobrov-mm8kr]

Why isn't propain eugene cf head and shoulders above everything you've shown?

[@brokenrecord3523]

I've been looking pretty hard at the Huegene. Do you have one?

[@the_crazy_quadrider2959]

I love riding my trail hardtail , a Rose Bonero with 140mm. Got the full Hardcore upgrades for it . But i love my other trail bike too , a Ghost Riot Trail with 140mm front and rear travel

[@Frorideism]

Omg these bikes are so hot, even hotter that they'll be 50% off due to Yall Overpricing and over stocking yall inventory LOL dead bike industry also fk I can't sell my used bikes now thanks for that too bro. - Paris Hilton

[@bdugglaxstringanddye]

Hey y’all in the comments, i’m trying to get into full sus xc or trail, what do YOU recommend/think I should look into?

[@THRENO82]

Stumpjumper

[@alabaster4263]

Stumpjumper evo

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.986]

Sending virtual hugs to everyone watching. Stay positive!

[@xaverwunner4197]

The Merida one forty

[@tamwar3]

Excellent bike

[@17even]

The Trek Fuel EX

[@mikestivers8302]

there are MANY more out there. 65 or so brands of MTB frames. i wouldn't trade my current trail bike for any of those, save for the Occam.

[@8FunGuy8]

Ibis Ripley

[@oleg1981]

Surprised that Polygon is not on the list. It’s best value for money bicycle.

[@chimps4gimps]

4:50 Was that an attempt at a Henry Quinney reference? #Bumbler

[@virginiascurti5036]

Neuron is the only budget friendly bike, take it over all the others!

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

Canyon Spectral 125 or the Neuron.....I'm torn between these two.

[@johnssmith4005]

If you could only own / ride 1 type of bike for the rest of your life would that be a Trail or an Enduro ?

[@jimstockdale7761]

Trail! I love my Norco Fluid FS A1!!!

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

For all-round riding....Trail all day long.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

People who have a yeti root canal special will say its the best, ibis ripmyarse owners will say it's the best if you paid 10k for a Forbidden doughnut or a Skor you'll surely find that's the best bike around 😂

[@Lex-Rex]

Dreadnought with XO AXS and all the trimmings going for $5,600 USD.

[@andresdavila4500]

You just ruined his rant…

[@ripapa6355]

No Gen 6 Fuel EX? 😢

[@bsallows]

The Fuel EX was released in September 2022

[@anon7684]

Good advertisement

[@thel1zardking]

Surprised to not see at least one bike from a North American brand. 🤔

[@8FunGuy8]

Yeti sb140

[@Bbill2k2]

Big problem, in my size the Canyon Neuron has over a year wait! 2025...

[@seanfenick9375]

My $10 schwinn is the best bike.

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

I got my Carbon frame for 700 EUR, excl. 800 Eur shock. I don't see how some frames cost well over 3k these days.

[@GBHeiser]

Commencal is smoking legit crack for their TEMPO prices.

[@8FunGuy8]

Ibis ripmo

[@Paganiproductions84]

Orbea Alma m30 or H20 can do it All

[@John3-16Clothing]

First

[@ellerybice3787]

All bearings that require lubrication are shielded from outside contamination by some type of protective shield. Sealed bearings are a pre-assembled assembly of bearings, races, grease and seals as opposed to a bearings that requires manual piece by piece assembly. But, you already know this, you just wanted to use your sarcasm.

[@ahduck7]

Trying to mentioned only sponsored bikes without being too obvious. haha

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

This felt rushed. A sit down with a few more presenters and a 30 minute show would have been nice

[@thescerigai]

put a dropper and a wide range drivetrain on a dh bike and you have a downhill focused mtb that can ride anything comfortably and is durable

[@dystopiaisutopia]

A downhill bike isn't comfortable to pedal lol wtf

[@thescerigai]

@@dystopiaisutopia when is climbing comfortable? and i said downhill focused

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@thescerigai You said ride anything lol

[@thescerigai]

@@dystopiaisutopia and it can lol

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@thescerigai 😮 doesn't sound very fun

[@crankshoptv8141]

Smuggler got robbed.

[@gmbntech]

That is a good looking bike! Do you own one?

[@JeffMTBinVA]

#GMBN I'm bummed there wasn't more representation. No Nukeproof, Vitus, Hugene, Merida? I would love to see an honest ride and test competitive video to crown the GMBN best of bikes in each category. Manufacturers want the publicity and you guys get to enjoy bikes, win win. Just be honest with it.

[@SidiNic]

Nukeproof and Vitus aswell think are going bankrupt

[@JeffMTBinVA]

@@SidiNic They are in administration, the bikes can still be bought and they are still a great value.

[@SidiNic]

@@JeffMTBinVA off course! But imagine what happens if u break your frame and you cant get a replacement in warranty, shit happens

[@brianhunt914]

To be honest Canyon and YT offer great value but compared to some other bikes they are nowhere near as good. Sponsors getting the bikes shouted out basically is what this video is.

[@Harveyscustommtbs]

I just got a nukeproof megawatt 2022 and it had a headset cable routing. I thought f that this is stup8d espcially since my headset cups ordered did not support headset cable routing. On top of I've been hearing reports of issues woth cable wear and rubbing on the steerer causing problems. and I cut my own cable routing hole. Heh. Nukepro9f sent out a patch amd there patch was to simply send put two pieces of foam for the cable to go in. Headset cable routing whoever thought of that was stupid. Truth is industry is a total rip as no g9v or elites invest to develop a cheap quality frame or company. It's almost left to riders creating there own companies. As big biz does all it can to monoploise and jack prices in the bike industry. You really think big oil wants bikes to get popular.

[@matejbabic7358]

Just sponsored bikes sad xd

[@Paganiproductions84]

No hardtail no care

[@gmbntech]

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[@doooderino]

What a joke. I wonder how much these D2C brands paid to be on this list.