{"id":56944,"date":"2023-11-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=403334"},"modified":"2023-11-27T01:46:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T00:46:08","slug":"best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best downhill mountain bikes in 2023 plus our buyer\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> The best big rigs for downhill domination <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Alex Evans\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Sunday, 26 November 2023 at 10:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>These are the best downhill mountain bikes in 2023, as rated and reviewed by our technical writer and UCI Downhill World Cup competitor, Luke Marshall.<\/p>\n<p>With some brands\u2019 \u2018halo\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/downhill-mountain-biking-explained\/\">downhill<\/a> bikes now topping out at \u00a310,000, we\u2019d wager most riders with a hankering for some gravity-fuelled action are more likely to buy an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-enduro-bikes\/\">enduro mountain bike<\/a> or even one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-trail-bikes\/\">best trail mountain bikes<\/a>. Trail and enduro bikes can be pedalled to the top of descents instead of always having to rely on uplift services.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you\u2019re committed to spending your weekends in the back of a smelly uplift van in the quest for pure gravity-fed action, dedicated DH bikes are still within grasp for those with less cash or a more divided-up budget.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that nothing quite beats the speed and outright wildness a DH bike provides, despite it being possible to ride an enduro bike on the same terrain.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, read our <a href=\"#buyers-guide\">downhill mountain bike buyer\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Best downhill mountain bikes<\/h2>\n<h3>Giant Glory Advanced<\/h3> <div class=\"editorial-rating-summary editorial-rating-summary--\"> <div class=\"ratings-stars \"> <div class=\"ratings-stars__icons\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-half\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"ratings-stars__value\"> <span class=\"sr-only\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"monetizer-in-text-link-list\"> <li data-type=\"in-text\" class=\"monetizer-in-text-link\" data-config=\"{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;: &quot;Giant Glory Advanced&quot;, &quot;priceMin&quot;: 3500, &quot;sid&quot;: &quot;term-bikeradar-22094-its-txt-pos&quot;}\" data-text=\"&lt;b&gt;Buy now&lt;\/b&gt; from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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support; high levels of adjustability; great shock tune<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Rims dent easily; high-speed rebound adjuster difficult to reach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Giant\u2019s Glory has plenty of heritage in downhill, and the current bike lives up to that legacy with a sure-footed and stable ride feel that compels on hard-charging descents.<\/p>\n<p>This Glory Advanced comes with top-notch suspension that provides plenty of adjustability, with a 203mm Fox Factory 40 fork up front and a DHX2 Factory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-rear-shocks\/\">shock<\/a> controlling 200mm of travel.<\/p>\n<p>The frame features adjustable geometry, which should keep even the biggest tinkerers happy.<\/p>\n<p>We found the Giant AM30 rims to be the Achilles heel of this model and they were quick to dent.<\/p>\n<p>With an overriding sense of composure, the Glory performs well when faced with a variety of trails and conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/giant-glory-advanced-review\/\">Read our full Giant Glory Advanced review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Giant Glory Advanced&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;5250-9750&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <h3>Propain 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Propain-Rage-3-CF-Mix-Highend-546c8cd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Propain-Rage-3-CF-Mix-Highend-546c8cd.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751386 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Propain-Rage-3-CF-Mix-Highend-546c8cd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Pack shot of the Propain Rage 3 CF Mix Highend full suspension mountain bike\" title=\"Propain Rage 3 CF Mix Highend\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Rage 3 CF Mix Highend runs on a mixed \u2018mullet\u2019 wheel size.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Tom Hardman<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a36,519 \/ \u20ac6,389 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Handles steep tech and jumps with ease; 215mm of travel is very forgiving; pedals better than expected<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Seat tube could be shorter; saddle a little chunky for our preference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Rage 3 is an impressive piece of kit that should be taken seriously by those looking for top-end performance at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p>The bike has a fun character and provides plenty of performance on a variety of trails, with the 215mm of rear-wheel travel adding to a very forgiving ride.<\/p>\n<p>A 200mm Fox 40 Factory fork features up-front and a Float DHX2 Factory shock is mounted in the frame.<\/p>\n<p>At speed, the bike remains engaging. However, it falls short on the roughest terrain, where it lacks the same composure as other bikes on this list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/propain-rage-3-c%E2%80%A6x-highend-review\/\">Read our full Propain Rage 3 CF Mix Highend review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Propain Rage 3 CF&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;4550-8450&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <h3>Nukeproof Dissent 297 RS<\/h3> <div class=\"editorial-rating-summary editorial-rating-summary--\"> <div class=\"ratings-stars \"> <div class=\"ratings-stars__icons\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-fill\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"icon-rating-star icon-star-outline\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"ratings-stars__value\"> <span class=\"sr-only\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"monetizer-in-text-link-list\"> <li data-type=\"in-text\" class=\"monetizer-in-text-link\" data-config=\"{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;: &quot;Nukeproof Dissent 297 RS&quot;, &quot;priceMin&quot;: 3000, &quot;sid&quot;: &quot;term-bikeradar-22094-its-txt-pos&quot;}\" data-text=\"&lt;b&gt;Buy now&lt;\/b&gt; from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-Carbon-297-RS-7f481b7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-Carbon-297-RS-7f481b7.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751286 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-Carbon-297-RS-7f481b7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Pack shot of the Nukeproof Dissent Carbon 297 RS full suspension mountain bike\" title=\"Nukeproof Dissent Carbon 297 RS\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Nukeproof\u2019s Dissent Carbon 297 RS is priced attractively.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Tom Hardman<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a36,000 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Competitive price compared to rivals; good beginning and end-stroke feel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Low stack height; feels bogged down at slower speeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nukeproof\u2019s Dissent Carbon 297 RS proves to be a great platform for aggressive riders, with out tester touting its ability, and calm and collected nature.<\/p>\n<p>This reduces the bike\u2019s versatility, with it feeling lethargic and sluggish on mellower trails and at slower speeds.<\/p>\n<p>The carbon fibre frame produces 200mm of travel through the brand\u2019s Fallout linkage, which is connected to a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock.<\/p>\n<p>Up-front, there\u2019s a 200mm RockShox Boxxer Ultimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-suspension-forks\/\">suspension fork<\/a>, which provides a smooth and supportive ride.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/nukeproof-dissent-297-rs-review\/\">Read our full Nukeproof Dissent 297 RS review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-container\" data-position=\"adhoc\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-title monetizer-title\" style=\"background-color: #; color: #000000\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"monetizer__deals\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-config=\"{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Nukeproof Dissent 297 RS&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;geolocation&quot;:true,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;priceRange&quot;:&quot;4200-7800&quot;,&quot;sid&quot;:&quot;term-bikeradar-22094-pcs-txt-pos&quot;}\"\/> <div class=\"monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text body-copy-extra-small editor-content\"\/><\/div> <section class=\"highlight \"> <div class=\"highlight__content editor-content\"> <h4>How we tested\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Reviewer and technical writer Luke Marshall has more than 20 years of mountain bike experience. He is a gravity-focused rider with a history of racing downhill, previously competing in the UCI Downhill World Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our latest downhill MTB test, Luke took three downhill world cup race bikes out to the French Alps to give them a thorough thrashing.<\/p>\n<p>This enabled him to ride suitable trails and use chairlift and gondola uplifts to get plenty of testing runs in.<\/p>\n<p>He judged these bikes on their overall ride character, and how easy they were to ride at our limits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He wanted to dig into how they balance traction and support, their chassis stability at speed and how they behave under braking.<\/p>\n<p>He also considered how they feel on the trail and who they\u2019re most suitable for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section> <div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2 id=\"buyers-guide\">Downhill mountain bike buyer\u2019s guide | Finding the right downhill bike for you<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1199%2C799 4x\" 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media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-403444 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/20190823thames593-2115ff4.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Vitus Dominer\" title=\"Vitus Dominer\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Decide what\u2019s most important to you when it comes to choosing a downhill mountain bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>When looking for a downhill bike, a good starting point is to ask the question \u2018what do I want from a DH bike?\u2019 Is it top-performing suspension? Or do you want high-end components, or even more sophisticated frame technologies such as carbon fibre constructions or hydroformed tubes?<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a DH bike that concentrates your cash into one area over another, especially if you\u2019re on a budget, will always create compromises though.<\/p>\n<h3>Prioritising performance<\/h3>\n<p>How do you prioritise performance, then? It\u2019s quite a balancing act and requires a bit of careful consideration. You need to be able to rank, in order, the parts of the bike you think are the most important.<\/p>\n<p>Is it the frame\u2019s construction? Its geometry? The way the suspension works? The bike\u2019s components or its fork and shock dampers? The wheels and tyres or something else, such as its looks? Prioritising any one element should help guide your purchase.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting a budget<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-402840 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-24-12bc169.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Canyon Sender CF 7.0\" title=\"Canyon Sender CF 7.0\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> How much do you have to spend?<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>In recent years, we\u2019ve seen a lot of the fancy tech that makes top downhill bikes so expensive trickle down to their more affordable siblings, so you can get quite a lot of bike for your buck nowadays.<\/p>\n<p>Most DH rigs now have adjustable geometry, metric trunnion shocks and downhill-specific parts. Even if you\u2019re considering a model that\u2019s much cheaper than a brand\u2019s range-topper, its suspension may not be as sophisticated and the parts may feel clunkier, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019ll be any less fun on the hill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-403112 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Saracen-Myst-AL-03-9fe7b57.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Saracen Myst AL\" title=\"Saracen Myst AL 03\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Getting a model lower in the range doesn\u2019t necessarily mean less fun on the trails.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>It is possible to pick up a bottom-spec DH bike for around \u00a32,000 \/ $2,000 \/ \u20ac2,000, although some can be found cheaper in sales and at the end of their model year. Equally, the second-hand market is truly vibrant, so you can still get your kicks on a shoestring.<\/p>\n<p>Top-end bikes \u2013 that can reach lofty purchase prices of around \u00a310,000 \/ $10,000 \/ \u20ac10,000 \u2013 will be dripping with top DH-specific kit and have cutting-edge technology, such as the latest suspension designs and dampers.<\/p>\n<h3>Direct to consumer<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-402874 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-24-b3734a8.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"male cyclist wearing red riding black full suspension mountain bike on dirt track\" title=\"Nukeproof Dissent 290 Comp 24\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Online retailers can offer great value.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Generally speaking, direct-to-consumer brands \u2013 such as YT Industries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/brand\/canyon\/\">Canyon<\/a>, Cube and others \u2013 offer the most top-end parts and frame technologies for the least amount of coin.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, because you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/buying-a-bike-from-a-bike-shop-vs-buying-online\/\">buying a bike from the internet<\/a>, there\u2019s no bike shop to help out when things go wrong and you could be left bikeless for longer than you\u2019d like. So you\u2019ll need to decide how important that initial purchase price is compared to after-sales support.<\/p>\n<h3>Frame construction<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236, 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=808%2C539 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1213%2C809 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1107%2C738 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1107%2C738 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-395839 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-20-35cf109.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"bar and stem combo on full suspension mountain bike\" title=\"Scott Gambler 900 Tuned-20\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Carbon or alloy might be your next choice.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>A carbon fibre frame will generally cost more than an alloy one. For that extra money, it will normally be lighter and should have a more tuned construction compared to an alloy counterpart.<\/p>\n<p>Carbon is an easier material to work with to generate different characteristics over an alloy bike.<\/p>\n<h3>Geometry<\/h3>\n<p>Spending more money won\u2019t necessarily get you better geometry, so study the geo charts carefully when you\u2019re looking to buy.<\/p>\n<p>A bike with great geometry at a reasonable price is a good place to start, meaning you can upgrade the parts over time to improve the way it rides. For more information, check out our guide on all things <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/the-ultimate-guide-to-bike-geometry-and-handling\/\">bike geometry and handling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Suspension kinematics<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=708%2C472 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1063%2C709 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1417%2C945 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1213%2C809 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=808%2C539 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1213%2C809 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1107%2C738 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1107%2C738 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1239%2C826 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-402862 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Nukeproof-Dissent-290-Comp-12-51cf91f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"frame linkage on full suspension mountain bike\" title=\"Nukeproof Dissent 290 Comp 12\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> What do you need from your bike\u2019s suspension?<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The way the suspension works is really important, but don\u2019t get too bogged down on whether it\u2019s single-pivot, Horst-link, four-bar or virtual-pivot-point style suspension.<\/p>\n<p>Each one of those designs can be tuned in a certain way, so study up on what you think you\u2019d like from the bike\u2019s suspension by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/the-ultimate-guide-to-mountain-bike-rear-suspension-systems\/\">our ultimate suspension guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Suspension dampers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1198%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=814%2C543 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1222%2C815 3x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-395838 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/Scott-Gambler-900-Tuned-19-c17feab.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"fox rear suspension on mountain bike\" title=\"Scott Gambler 900 Tuned-19\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Check the suspension damping.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Because they\u2019re a high-value upgrade, getting the right suspension dampers fitted to your bike\u2019s fork and shock from the factory is important. Carefully read the bike\u2019s specs, making sure its suspension is damped correctly. It would be worth considering sacrificing some of the bike\u2019s spec \u2013 such as elements of the drivetrain or the wheels \u2013 to get better dampers.<\/p>\n<h3>Components<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-05-2ae3594.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-05-2ae3594.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-05-2ae3594.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-05-2ae3594.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-402821 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/Canyon-Sender-CF-7-05-2ae3594.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"sram drivetrain on mountain bike\" title=\"Canyon Sender CF 7 05\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Spec can always be upgraded over time if suspension and geometry are your priorities.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Although these make up a large portion of the bike, they don\u2019t necessarily change its fundamental ride characteristics. Given the choice between outstanding suspension and geometry or a platter of top-spec parts, it would be wise to go for the better suspension and geometry.<\/p>\n<p>The bike\u2019s parts can be upgraded over time as they break or your budget permits. That said, if this is a finite-spend, one-off purchase, then consider carefully what tyres, brakes and gears are bolted to the bike. Poor performance in these areas is the most detrimental to the overall ride feel, especially if the frame\u2019s geometry and suspension is sorted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> The best big rigs for downhill domination <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":56945,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"9"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide.jpg",1600,1067,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/11\/best-downhill-mountain-bikes-in-2023-plus-our-buyers-guide.jpg",1600,1067,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The best big rigs for downhill domination","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/56944"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}