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A comparison of 8 all-mountain bikes priced between 2,500 and 3,000 euros

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 11.11.2019

A comparison of 8 all-mountain bikes priced between 2,500 and 3,000 eurosPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
A comparison of 8 all-mountain bikes priced between 2,500 and 3,000 euros

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In the all-mountain category up to 3,000 euros, different approaches go head-to-head, with a range of bikes available for every need. The question is: who’s got the hang of it?

As we all know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Seen through the eyes of a mountain biker: somewhere between sweeping mountain panoramas, perfectly groomed flow trails, rugged descents and challenging race tracks. Tastes vary, and it is precisely this diversity in cycling that makes the sport so appealing in the first place. The flip side is that there are specialised bikes for every purpose. So, if you want to experience mountain biking to the full, you can either add several bikes to your fleet or opt for the one bike that’s supposed to do it all: an all-mountain bike. For the vast majority of bikers, this category strikes the best balance between climbing ability and the thrill of the descent. In this issue, we’ve put eight current all-mountain bikes – with suspension travel ranging from 130 to as much as 160 millimetres – through their paces to assess their all-round capabilities. 27.5 or 29 inches? Single or double chainring? We’ve got it all covered. Price range: 2,500 to 3,000 euros. This is the category where cyclists probably get the most for their money. First, the good news: both fans of gruelling Alpine adventures and trail-loving downhill riders will find impressive companions in the test line-up at a fair price. You really don’t need a bike any better than this.

You can find the full All-Mountain test, including all the details, score tables and ratings for these bikes, as a PDF in the download section below:

  • Canyon Spectral CF 7.0
  • Conway WME 529
  • Cube Stereo 140 HPC SL
  • Ghost SL AMR 6.9
  • Giant Trance 1.5
  • Radon Slide Trail 8.0
  • Raymon Seven Trailray 8.0
  • Rose Pikes Peak 1 am
Canyon Spectral CF 7.0
Photo: Georg Grieshaber

You can find the full comparison test, including all the data, score tables and an overview of the ratings, in BIKE 2/2019. You can read the entire digital edition in the BIKE app (iTunes and Google Play) or buy the print edition from the DK Shop. Reorder – whilst stocks last:

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Downloads:

All-mountain bikes up to 3,000 euros (pdf)

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Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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