Mountain biking is an extremely expensive activity There are hundreds of great bikes at prices ranging from $4,000 to $6,000 and that’s not even at the top end of the cost of the spectrum. For those not willing to pay that much on a bicycle that does not have motors There are many great bikes under or in the vicinity of $2,000. The good thing is that the latest technology that has made the sport more competitive every year has been incorporated into this class. Below are our recommendations for 2022. They vary from light XC hardtails to all-mountain-ready full suspension bikes. For more details take a look at our table of comparisons as well as buying recommendations listed below the picks.