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Top 10: The best fully MTBs 2021 - from XC to Enduro

September 9, 2020 by the editorial office

Product news / MTB: In the meantime, they have almost become the standard among off-road bikes - full-suspension mountain bikes. The characteristics are therefore just as diverse as their areas of application. Nevertheless, we have tried to put together a list of the highlights for the next season: We present the most exciting Fully MTBs 2021!

The most exciting (e)bikes for 2021 in 17 categories

As part of our 2020/2021 readers' poll, we nominated and compiled ten particularly exciting bikes in 17 different bike categories. Are you looking for a new bike for this season? Then you should definitely take a look at our list:

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The 10 best fully MTBs of 2021

Trek Slash

Trek Slash

The Trek Slash is one of the most successful enduro bikes in recent years. Downhill, the Americans' long-travel trail bike is an absolute delight; lies full in the curves and irons sportily over demanding terrain without losing the typical playful driving behavior. The Slash is available from an aluminum frame with Rockshox Lyrik to a premium carbon car with a stiff Fox 38 Factory or the new RockShox Zeb Ultimate with Shimano or Sram components.



Price: 2.923 – 9.454 euros

More information about the Slash directly from Trek



Giant Trance X Advanced Pro

Giant Trance X Advanced Pro

With more spring travel and adjustable geometry, the Asian manufacturer brings a potent companion for rough trail use. A highlight is the live valve system installed in the high-end model, which uses a microprocessor to adapt the spring elements to the surface and driving behavior. For those who prefer to ride with less technology, Giant also offers a Fox 36 Performance and a RockShox Pike Select variant of the full carbon trail bike.



Price: 4.093 – 7.797 euros

More information about Trance X Advanced Pro direct from Giant



Merida Ninety Six

Merida Ninety Six

The fully race bike with modern geometry and 100mm spring travel comes onto the market with a full carbon frame and 29" wheels. The top model impresses with its high-quality components, carbon wheels and a low weight of approx. 10,3 kilos. In addition to Factory spring elements and a Transfer Vario seat post from Fox, a complete 12-speed XTR gear system from Shimano is used. The cheaper model comes with Fox Performance equipment and is slightly heavier.



Price: 4.599 – 8.799 euros

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More information about the Ninety-Six directly from Merida



Scott Sparks



Scott Sparks

The work equipment of the XC series winner Nino Schurter is available from the full carbon frame to the cheaper aluminum frame. The high-end model enchants with a noble factory chassis and Vario seat post from Fox. The Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-speed circuit offers a new shifting feel with its electronic switching units. The Spark is available in seven other configurations with RockShox and Shimano components.

Price: 1999 - 8.999 Euro

More information about the Spark directly from Scott



Radon swoop

Fully MTBs 2021



Radon swoop

With the Swoop, the direct seller offers everything from full-carbon frames to aluminum models, a powerful and downhill-oriented enduro bike for local trails and bike park use. The top model comes with a stiff 38mm Factory chassis from Fox and a Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelset. Those who don't want to use the Kashima coating will find what they are looking for in the cheaper models with 170mm RockShox Lyrik or Fox Performance. The price is hot!

Price: 2.799 – 4.499 euros

More information about the Swoop directly from Radon 



Specialized Stump Jumper EVO



Specialized Stump Jumper EVO

Flatter steering angle, more suspension travel and more storage space in the swat box - the new model from the Californians offers everything a mountain biker's heart desires in the high-end S-Works equipment with elegant Fox Factory suspension and Sram XX1 Eagle gears. Although Specialized does not use aluminum models, it does offer four other carbon variants with RockShox and Shimano components, which are by no means inferior to their more expensive brother in terms of riding fun.

Price: 4.499 – 10.499 euros

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More information about the Stumpjumper directly from Specialized 

Rocky Mountain Elevation


Fully MTBs 2021

Rocky Mountain Elevation

With its 170mm spring travel, 29" wheels and a revised geometry, the Canadians' new model now focuses even more on Enduro. With a classy RockShox Ultimate chassis and electric Sram X01 Eagle AXS gears on the carbon top model, or Marzocchi/Fox combination on the cheapest aluminum version, the Altitude is your go-to for fast and tough trail use. A bike for world champions and adrenaline junkies.

Price: approx. 3.800 – 11.500 Euro

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More information about the Altitude directly at Rocky Mountain 

Cannondale Scalpel


Fully MTBs 2021

Cannondale Scalpel

The new Scalpel is faster and lighter than its predecessors. The top model impresses with noble components. Carbon wheels and attachments ensure a light weight and with the Fox Factory chassis, the XC bike offers potential for the racetrack. The "FlexPivot" rear end with its flexible carbon struts provides grip and traction off-road and if you don't want to use carbon and factory, you will find aluminum alternatives in addition to other carbon models.

Price: 2.299 – 11.499 euros



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More information about the Scalpel directly from Cannondale



Orange Stage Evo

Fully MTBs 2021

Orange Stage Evo

Orange has been making a name for itself for years with its folded aluminum wheels. The incredibly potent single pivot wheels are designed and manufactured in England. The Stage Evo may "only" have 130mm of travel, but it can still keep up with its big siblings off-road. From Fox Factory with Shimano components to RockShox Ultimate with Sram Eagle rear derailleur, everyone should get their money's worth.



Price: 4.700 – 7.200 euros

More information about the Stage Evo directly from Orange



Y T Izzo

Fully MTBs 2021

Y T Izzo

With the Izzo, the Franconians, who are otherwise more enduro and downhill-oriented, offer a trail bike that caused a stir on the market with its aggressive geometry and attractive price/performance ratio. The high-end model impresses with Fox Factory suspension, Sram X01 Eagle AXS and light carbon wheelset. Thanks to the light frame construction, potent geometry and 130mm of spring travel, the Izzo generates enormous riding fun both downhill and uphill.



Price: 2999 - 6.499 Euro

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More information about the IZZO directly at YT



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