Budget guide · updated
Best Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes under €/$5,000
Suspension front and back for rooty, rocky singletrack. Climbs fine, descends with a big grin.
Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes under €5,000
7 models · priciest firstLux Trail CF 8
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Carbon
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- 140/125 mm
- 12.3 kg
RECAP 8.0
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Carbon
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 Smart System · 600 Wh
- SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
- 150/150 mm
File Plus 70
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- TQ HPR60 · 580 Wh
- SRAM Eagle 70
Stance E+ 1
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Aluminium
- Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X 100Nm · 800 Wh
- Shimano Cues LinkGlide RD-U6020 10-fach
- 150/140 mm
Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC Race 800
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Carbon
- Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX max. 120Nm (BDU38) · 800 Wh
- Shimano XT RD-M8200-SGS
- 150/140 mm
Lux Trail CF 7
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Carbon
- SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
- 140/125 mm
- 12.8 kg
Spectral 5
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Deore
- 150 mm
- 15.9 kg
Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes under $5,000
12 models · priciest firstLux Trail CF 7
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Carbon
- SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
- 140/125 mm
- 12.8 kg
XF 9.6 RC
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Carbon
Stance E+ 1
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Aluminium
- Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X 100Nm · 800 Wh
- Shimano Cues LinkGlide RD-U6020 10-fach
- 150/140 mm
Siskiu T6E
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
XF 9.2 DC
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Carbon
- Shimano Deore
Current ADV
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Aluminium
- Aventon Ultro X · 800 Wh
- SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission (12-SPD)
- 150/140 mm
TAM 2
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Deore
- 130/120 mm
Spectral 5
Climb for the view, then enjoy the winding way back.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Deore
- 150 mm
- 15.9 kg
Siskiu T8
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Deore
- 140/135 mm
Rift Zone 2
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Deore
- 140/130 mm
Siskiu D7
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Shimano Deore
Siskiu D5
Full suspension keeps the ride composed when the trail gets lively.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Cues
What to look for at this price
- 120–150 mm travel for all-round trail riding
- Air shock and fork you can tune to your weight
- Modern geometry: slacker head angle and a dropper post as standard
Frequently asked questions
What is the best full-suspension trail bike under €/$5,000?
In Europe: Canyon Lux Trail CF 8 (€4,999). In the US: Canyon Lux Trail CF 7 ($4,999).
Is €/$5,000 enough for a good full-suspension trail bike?
Yes — €/$5,000 buys a performance-level full-suspension trail bike.