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Weight 11 to 15 kilos I Suspension travel 140 - 160 mm I Price range from 2500 euros
Do you want to let off steam in alpine terrain, love rough descents and have stamina on the climbs? Then all-mountain bikes in particular play to your preferences. Because, as the name suggests, this type of fully can take you over all mountains. 140 to 160 millimetres of suspension travel, telescopic seatposts, grippy tyres and powerful brakes are standard features of this class. This means that the strengths of these bikes lie particularly in downhill riding. Models with 160 millimetres of suspension travel can often keep up with racy enduro bikes. Thanks to the comfortable riding position and the soft suspension, long climbs in the Alps can be tackled in a relaxed manner. You shouldn't be aiming for the fastest times here.
Weights of up to 15 kilos slow down the forward momentum uphill. If, on the other hand, you turn into the descent towards the valley, patience pays off on the climb. The extra suspension travel, stable frame and heavy tyres guarantee pure riding pleasure and generously forgive riding errors. The good-natured nature of the all-mountain bikes means that even less experienced riders can take their first steps in alpine terrain with confidence. The price range of the models we tested extends from 3000 to 13000 euros.
The best All Mountains 2022:
Specialised Stumpjumper Pro
- Price 9400 Euro >> available here
- Weight 12.66 kilos
- Tested in BIKE 3/22
- Judgement super / 213.5 points
The Specialized Stumpjumper has once again lived up to its reputation as a technology leader this test season. Thanks to its impeccable function, outstanding riding characteristics and truly wide range of use, the American all-mountain bike shines in every scenario, from a quick lap around the house to a shuttle weekend. The riding position also earns praise from all the testers. Add to this an extremely light carbon frame and clever details such as the tool integrated into the head tube or the storage compartment in the down tube, and the Stumpi collects the most points this year.
Last Cinto
- Price 11891 Euro
- Weight 11.9 kilos
- Tested in BIKE 7/2021
- Judgement super / 211 points
The incredibly low weight, excellent brakes and compact geometry for plenty of fun make the Last Cinto probably the most fun all-mountain bike of the year. The extravagant suspension components from Freiburg suspension specialist Intend, Trickstuff Piccola brakes and a telescopic dropper post from Vecnum give the bike from Dortmund additional tuning character. On top of this, the suspension elements generate an extraordinary amount of traction under load. Their set-up offers the perfect compromise between suspension travel utilisation and reserves.
Stoll T2
- Price 10190 Euro
- Weight 11 kilos
- Tested in BIKE 5/21
- Judgement super / 208.25 points
It's always amazing to see the Stoll T2 dangling from the hook of the hanging scales and, despite 140 millimetres of suspension travel, still have a ten in front of the decimal point (10.98 kg). There is no other all-mountain bike that generates more propulsion with this suspension travel and is therefore so versatile. With the right tyres, the T2 even performs confidently in marathons, shines in the trail centre and can even cope with a visit to the bike park. Even if the price is extreme, Stoll offers a lot for the money: in addition to the custom build, the rider can even choose between different carbon layups.
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2 Price 4999 Euro
- Price 4999 Euro >> available here
- Weight 13.74 kilos
- Tested in BIKE 3/22
- Judgement very good / 195 points
The Trance X is an all-mountain bike with pronounced downhill genes and impresses with its confident handling and sensitive suspension. Even if there are faster bikes on the uphill, it still covers the range of use very well. The highlight is the lightweight carbon frame and Giant's own carbon rims, which keep the wheel weight low despite the grippy Maxxis tyres. Downhill, the Trance X sets the tone in the class comparison. The low centre of gravity conveys a lot of confidence. The suspension is sensitive and feels like it has even more travel.
Conclusion from Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor:
All-mountain bikes were once the bikes with which you could tackle any type of terrain, from the home round to a transalp to the bike park. However, only very few models still fulfil this requirement. Our top 3 all-mountain bikes all remain under the 13-kilo mark, which means they guarantee riding fun even on tours with a lot of vertical metres. But this quality comes at a price: these models cost 10,000 euros and more.
In the price range around 5000 euros, the bikes still climb passably well, but their strengths lie mostly in the downhill. If you want to climb the mountains faster and easier, you are better off with trail bikes.
Max Fuchs
Editor
