The Hottest Trail Bikes Of 2023

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  • It's 2023 rundown time again and on the platter this week is a selection of tasty trail bikes from all corners of the world! We've got alloy, we've got carbon, we've even got a hint of something titanium for the future. These trail bikes are some of our favourites of everything released into the genre in 2023. Let us know your thoughts and if we missed out on your favourite!
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    00:37 - Trail Bikes Explained
    01:36 - The YT Jeffsy
    02:39 - Deviate Highlander II
    03:57 - Commencal T.E.M.P.O
    05:10 - Canyon Neuron
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Komentáře • 129

  • @dems_mtb
    @dems_mtb Před 5 měsíci +12

    I love my Norco Fluid!

  • @tonyhruzek4250
    @tonyhruzek4250 Před 5 měsíci +11

    My ibis Ripley AF is the best thing I have ever ridden. I upgraded the fork to a RS Pike to stiffen up the front and I haven't looked back. Great low cost ripper!

    • @curtrobertson6799
      @curtrobertson6799 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree

    • @PinkyFingerPedalStrike
      @PinkyFingerPedalStrike Před 5 měsíci +1

      My Ripley with a 140 36 is the best bike I've owned. Absolutely shreds, quiet, and requires minimal maintenance due to the bushings.

  • @PiloMegaTron
    @PiloMegaTron Před 5 měsíci +5

    SantaCruz 5010! Amazing bike... :)

  • @i-am-vonnegut
    @i-am-vonnegut Před 5 měsíci +3

    I'm in love with my Ibis ripley Af. It's a bike that goes everywhere and does NOT shy away from Scottish trails and mountains.

  • @Taylor5084
    @Taylor5084 Před 5 měsíci +4

    The Nukeproof Reactor is an awesome do it all bike that pedals well and goes down hill even better.

  • @aaronburela432
    @aaronburela432 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The Highlander looks amazing 🤩

  • @tmill2001
    @tmill2001 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I got a canyon neuron this year and have been having a blast! Finally left 26" for good!

  • @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5
    @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The Commencal, that looks oddly like the Jamis bikes rear end. The bikes are so good now days you can pick your favorite brand and it will be awesome.

  • @joelalmeida4609
    @joelalmeida4609 Před 5 měsíci +4

    scott spark 970 . great bike .

  • @westvideos
    @westvideos Před 5 měsíci +2

    I have been riding several high end XC bikes. With my newest Canyon Neuron CF9 SL I am still able to stay close to my fastest laps, little slower at the ascent but definitely faster on the descents. It gives me so much more trust and stability… it should have been given much more credits and publicity. Amazing bike! Still waiting for a pro that can show the limits of it. Great video again from gmbn again!

    • @Pesmog
      @Pesmog Před 3 měsíci

      I am pleased with my Neuron CF9, Its a couple of kg heavier than my xc/down country bike, but not much slower. I went for the latest Neuron as it had the closest geometry to my other bike which means it feels very similar. 👍 I was expecting it to not climb well due to it being a little slacker than I would like, but I think that the more upright seat angle compensates for this so actually its not too bad on hills.

  • @garrettjacobsmeyer5317
    @garrettjacobsmeyer5317 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My quiver killer is a Stumpjumper EVO. Super bike. Guessing it’s not mentioned because it has not really got an update since 2021. But a fantastic bike nonetheless.

  • @saml8119
    @saml8119 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love my Norco Fluid FS

  • @spacedoutboy404
    @spacedoutboy404 Před 5 měsíci +4

    All great bikes, but only the one's that don't have headset cable routing will be considered.

  • @jaynolajones
    @jaynolajones Před 5 měsíci +1

    Cannondale’s new habit, also do a LT-ST version now! Great trail bike

  • @donaldmcnulty
    @donaldmcnulty Před 4 měsíci

    I liked your list, i thought you touched on some great bikes. I bought aSpecialized Status 160. This bike is very capable, especially downhill!

  • @matthewcooper4028
    @matthewcooper4028 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love my Pivot Switchblade. No sealed bearings though so can see why it seems to be missing from a lot of UK reviews.
    I’d be happy with a Hightower or Ripmo too…

  • @Bingo1oo
    @Bingo1oo Před 5 měsíci +6

    Please do a best of British Hardcore Hard tail!! So much choice....steel , Alu , Ti which brand etc..???!!

    • @chimps4gimps
      @chimps4gimps Před 5 měsíci

      I remember a couple of years ago Doddy was planning to go round the UK bike builders.
      Vid never got made unfortunately.

  • @francisdee9955
    @francisdee9955 Před 5 měsíci

    and the jeffsy has normal internal routing🤘🏻🥳

  • @hardmtnbiker
    @hardmtnbiker Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thanks for keeping this focused on mountain biking and not trying to mix or interfere with the eMTBs, or what we call “dad-bod” bikes.

  • @melch1
    @melch1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Anyone in Europe searching for a bike now should take look at the 2023 Occams, I just bought an h10 for 1800 euros... Unreal.
    They just made way to many of them during covid

    • @VentoXSvix
      @VentoXSvix Před 5 měsíci

      That sounds like a great deal! Where did you get yours?

    • @melch1
      @melch1 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@VentoXSvix bikester!
      But it's back to around 2100 I think. Still pretty amazing.
      There are some mondraker raze r at 50% on other German sites like mount7.

  • @PinkyFingerPedalStrike
    @PinkyFingerPedalStrike Před 5 měsíci

    Interesting list 😏

  • @kirilfilipov2587
    @kirilfilipov2587 Před 5 měsíci +3

    What about Radon bikes? Both Slide and Skeen seem like a great value.

  • @_voytax
    @_voytax Před 5 měsíci +1

    My top 2023 trail bike must be the SCOR 2030! I didn't have the opportunity to ride it but the idea of 120/140mm travel paired with much like enduro geometry sounds for me like perfect combination!

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  Před 5 měsíci

      Sounds like the best of both worlds! How does it ride? 🤙

    • @_voytax
      @_voytax Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@gmbntech I'd love to check out!

    • @SylvainProov
      @SylvainProov Před 4 měsíci

      I agree sir, the frame is gorgeous. The specs are rly impressive (64,5 HA, 132mm trail), everybody loves it. This is my next bike for sure.

  • @MrChadLedford
    @MrChadLedford Před 5 měsíci

    Man a good hardtail can be a blast. Have a stump jumper Evo, and a NS bikes eccentric 29. Really covers the gamut of riding.

  • @Na2gumiBlogspot
    @Na2gumiBlogspot Před 5 měsíci +2

    YT Jeffsy FTW

  • @topchoice1621
    @topchoice1621 Před 5 měsíci

    My canyon spectral is the best all around bike for me absolutely love it and for the price it’s a great value

    • @8654ZuluFoxtrot
      @8654ZuluFoxtrot Před 5 měsíci

      I don't know why a lot of these places reviewing/recommending XC and Trail bikes don't key on the Spectral, as that simply looks perfect for a lot of riders.

  • @louispastore7301
    @louispastore7301 Před měsícem

    Good lord woman! With all due respect, you are absolutely STUNNING! Not only are you drop dead gorgeous with the most captivating smile I've ever seen but come on?? You ride and ride WELL! You are nothing short of flawless. Please consider moving to Colorado, we have incredible mtb'ing here❤😊

  • @machetebikes3047
    @machetebikes3047 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Norco Optic!

    • @dimimtb
      @dimimtb Před 5 měsíci

      I guess it's not a current year bike LOL, I love my Optic and it's a banger of a trail bike that's one of the original enduro light bikes.

  • @elgeffe503
    @elgeffe503 Před 5 měsíci +2

    YT stands for Young Talent.

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Very interesting, I didn't know that!

  • @mattforst6591
    @mattforst6591 Před 4 měsíci

    Revel Ranger baby!😊

  • @teamdoa
    @teamdoa Před 5 měsíci +3

    Funny how they never mention Giant, considering they are the best value bikes out there from the biggest manufacturer in the world.

    • @17even
      @17even Před 4 měsíci +1

      Trek as well which is the 2nd biggest in the world. The Giant Reign and the Trek Fuel EX are def serious contenders. In fact, Pink Bike awarded the Trek Fuel EX MTB of the Year.

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius Před 5 měsíci +6

    Top 5:
    My bike
    My other bike
    My other other bike
    My wife's bike
    My son's bike.
    That's how people work

  • @ninjazzrhythm400
    @ninjazzrhythm400 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I thought the enduro bike is considered the "all mountain"? With 150 160 travel?

  • @shaun70s
    @shaun70s Před 5 měsíci +3

    The new MARIN BIKES Rift Zone!!!! 💔😭

  • @akosyjonathan
    @akosyjonathan Před 5 měsíci

    Why transition sentinel is not included?

  • @evanloudenback3700
    @evanloudenback3700 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I'm surprised the Trek Fuel EX wasn't on this list 🤔

  • @edwardwinder7877
    @edwardwinder7877 Před dnem

    I have a giant reign 2 29 and giant advanced pro 2 29 all great fun bikes

  • @ThunderStruckMTB
    @ThunderStruckMTB Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would've bought a Commencal TEMPO this year, but the headset cable routing forced me to spend my money elsewhere.

    • @Simple_Cory
      @Simple_Cory Před 5 měsíci +1

      I built a Tempo a few months ago. It's such a poppy fun bike. The Headset routing is a little fiddly but honestly not as bad as people make it out to be. One thing that does suck is the lack of clearance for a decent size bottle if you run a piggyback shock.

  • @francisdee9955
    @francisdee9955 Před 5 měsíci +6

    what do you exactley mean with „sealed bearings“? aren‘t they all sealed?🤔

    • @ellerybice3787
      @ellerybice3787 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Sealed as in lubricated with that ole Eskimo branded seal oil lubrication formula option, eh¿

    • @LaurentiusTriarius
      @LaurentiusTriarius Před 5 měsíci +2

      Sealed means the balls and bearing have seals, if your bearing has only inner outer rings with visible cage or balls/rollers it's not sealed. If you have a plastic or rubber washer on each side it's sealed preventing the outside elements to come inside. Pretty simple.

    • @dystopiaisutopia
      @dystopiaisutopia Před 5 měsíci +2

      Cartridge bearings is what they are called.
      Totally different compared to cup and cone.

    • @francisdee9955
      @francisdee9955 Před 5 měsíci

      i dont think that every company uses sealed bearings now. dont know wich would not🤔

    • @dystopiaisutopia
      @dystopiaisutopia Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@francisdee9955 Most reputable bike companies use cartridge bearings. If you're buying a cheap Walmart bike it probably has cup and cone.

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius Před 5 měsíci +17

    People who have a yeti root canal special will say its the best, ibis ripmyarse owners will say it's the best if you paid 10k for a Forbidden doughnut or a Skor you'll surely find that's the best bike around 😂

    • @Lex-Rex
      @Lex-Rex Před 5 měsíci

      Dreadnought with XO AXS and all the trimmings going for $5,600 USD.

    • @andresdavila4500
      @andresdavila4500 Před 5 měsíci +2

      You just ruined his rant…

  • @THRENO82
    @THRENO82 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Stumpjumper

  • @xaverwunner4197
    @xaverwunner4197 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The Merida one forty

    • @tamwar3
      @tamwar3 Před 5 měsíci

      Excellent bike

  • @richardforde2540
    @richardforde2540 Před 5 měsíci

    #askgmbn - i always read about different head angles and understand it. But with some bikes having the ability to change it by half a degree, does it make much difference?? Thanks 😊

    • @MTBr-of-SoCal
      @MTBr-of-SoCal Před 5 měsíci

      My Capra (YT) does that, but more closer to a quarter degree. In all honesty in the real world on trails, I feel no difference what so ever.

  • @the_crazy_quadrider2959
    @the_crazy_quadrider2959 Před 5 měsíci

    I love riding my trail hardtail , a Rose Bonero with 140mm. Got the full Hardcore upgrades for it .
    But i love my other trail bike too , a Ghost Riot Trail with 140mm front and rear travel

  • @oleg1981
    @oleg1981 Před měsícem

    Surprised that Polygon is not on the list. It’s best value for money bicycle.

  • @mikestivers8302
    @mikestivers8302 Před 5 měsíci

    there are MANY more out there. 65 or so brands of MTB frames.
    i wouldn't trade my current trail bike for any of those, save for the Occam.

  • @Frorideism
    @Frorideism Před 5 měsíci +3

    Omg these bikes are so hot,
    even hotter that they'll be 50% off due to Yall Overpricing and over stocking yall inventory LOL dead bike industry also fk I can't sell my used bikes now thanks for that too bro.
    - Paris Hilton

  • @virginiascurti5036
    @virginiascurti5036 Před 5 měsíci

    Neuron is the only budget friendly bike, take it over all the others!

    • @8654ZuluFoxtrot
      @8654ZuluFoxtrot Před 5 měsíci

      Canyon Spectral 125 or the Neuron.....I'm torn between these two.

  • @chimps4gimps
    @chimps4gimps Před 5 měsíci

    4:50 Was that an attempt at a Henry Quinney reference? #Bumbler

  • @SergeyBobrov-mm8kr
    @SergeyBobrov-mm8kr Před 5 měsíci

    Why isn't propain eugene cf head and shoulders above everything you've shown?

    • @brokenrecord3523
      @brokenrecord3523 Před 2 měsíci

      I've been looking pretty hard at the Huegene. Do you have one?

  • @17even
    @17even Před 4 měsíci

    The Trek Fuel EX

  • @8FunGuy8
    @8FunGuy8 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ibis Ripley

  • @johnssmith4005
    @johnssmith4005 Před 5 měsíci +1

    If you could only own / ride 1 type of bike for the rest of your life would that be a Trail or an Enduro ?

  • @anon7684
    @anon7684 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good advertisement

  • @thel1zardking
    @thel1zardking Před 5 měsíci +1

    Surprised to not see at least one bike from a North American brand. 🤔

  • @ripapa6355
    @ripapa6355 Před 5 měsíci +2

    No Gen 6 Fuel EX? 😢

    • @bsallows
      @bsallows Před 5 měsíci

      The Fuel EX was released in September 2022

  • @Bbill2k2
    @Bbill2k2 Před 5 měsíci

    Big problem, in my size the Canyon Neuron has over a year wait! 2025...

  • @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.986
    @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.986 Před 5 měsíci

    Sending virtual hugs to everyone watching. Stay positive!

  • @8FunGuy8
    @8FunGuy8 Před 3 měsíci

    Yeti sb140

  • @seanfenick9375
    @seanfenick9375 Před 5 měsíci +1

    My $10 schwinn is the best bike.

  • @FIGHTTHECABLE
    @FIGHTTHECABLE Před 5 měsíci

    I got my Carbon frame for 700 EUR, excl. 800 Eur shock. I don't see how some frames cost well over 3k these days.

  • @GBHeiser
    @GBHeiser Před 5 měsíci

    Commencal is smoking legit crack for their TEMPO prices.

  • @ellerybice3787
    @ellerybice3787 Před 5 měsíci

    All bearings that require lubrication are shielded from outside contamination by some type of protective shield.
    Sealed bearings are a pre-assembled assembly of bearings, races, grease and seals as opposed to a bearings that requires manual piece by piece assembly.
    But, you already know this, you just wanted to use your sarcasm.

  • @ahduck7
    @ahduck7 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Trying to mentioned only sponsored bikes without being too obvious. haha

  • @8FunGuy8
    @8FunGuy8 Před 3 měsíci

    Ibis ripmo

  • @Paganiproductions84
    @Paganiproductions84 Před 4 měsíci

    Orbea Alma m30 or H20 can do it All

  • @John3-16Clothing
    @John3-16Clothing Před 5 měsíci

    First

  • @JeffMTBinVA
    @JeffMTBinVA Před 5 měsíci

    #GMBN I'm bummed there wasn't more representation. No Nukeproof, Vitus, Hugene, Merida? I would love to see an honest ride and test competitive video to crown the GMBN best of bikes in each category. Manufacturers want the publicity and you guys get to enjoy bikes, win win. Just be honest with it.

    • @SidiNic
      @SidiNic Před 5 měsíci

      Nukeproof and Vitus aswell think are going bankrupt

    • @JeffMTBinVA
      @JeffMTBinVA Před 5 měsíci

      @@SidiNic They are in administration, the bikes can still be bought and they are still a great value.

    • @SidiNic
      @SidiNic Před 5 měsíci

      @@JeffMTBinVA off course! But imagine what happens if u break your frame and you cant get a replacement in warranty, shit happens

  • @rottieshepcalibre9156
    @rottieshepcalibre9156 Před 5 měsíci

    This felt rushed. A sit down with a few more presenters and a 30 minute show would have been nice

  • @crankshoptv8141
    @crankshoptv8141 Před 5 měsíci

    Smuggler got robbed.

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  Před 5 měsíci

      That is a good looking bike! Do you own one?

  • @thescerigai
    @thescerigai Před 5 měsíci +1

    put a dropper and a wide range drivetrain on a dh bike and you have a downhill focused mtb that can ride anything comfortably and is durable

    • @dystopiaisutopia
      @dystopiaisutopia Před 5 měsíci +2

      A downhill bike isn't comfortable to pedal lol wtf

    • @thescerigai
      @thescerigai Před 5 měsíci

      @@dystopiaisutopia when is climbing comfortable? and i said downhill focused

    • @dystopiaisutopia
      @dystopiaisutopia Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@thescerigai You said ride anything lol

    • @thescerigai
      @thescerigai Před 5 měsíci

      @@dystopiaisutopia and it can lol

    • @dystopiaisutopia
      @dystopiaisutopia Před 5 měsíci

      @@thescerigai 😮 doesn't sound very fun

  • @brianhunt914
    @brianhunt914 Před 4 měsíci

    To be honest Canyon and YT offer great value but compared to some other bikes they are nowhere near as good. Sponsors getting the bikes shouted out basically is what this video is.

  • @Harveyscustommtbs
    @Harveyscustommtbs Před 5 měsíci

    I just got a nukeproof megawatt 2022 and it had a headset cable routing. I thought f that this is stup8d espcially since my headset cups ordered did not support headset cable routing. On top of I've been hearing reports of issues woth cable wear and rubbing on the steerer causing problems. and I cut my own cable routing hole. Heh. Nukepro9f sent out a patch amd there patch was to simply send put two pieces of foam for the cable to go in. Headset cable routing whoever thought of that was stupid. Truth is industry is a total rip as no g9v or elites invest to develop a cheap quality frame or company. It's almost left to riders creating there own companies. As big biz does all it can to monoploise and jack prices in the bike industry. You really think big oil wants bikes to get popular.

  • @matejbabic7358
    @matejbabic7358 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just sponsored bikes sad xd

  • @Paganiproductions84
    @Paganiproductions84 Před 4 měsíci

    No hardtail no care

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  Před 4 měsíci

      We have just the video for you! The Hottest Hardtails Of 2023 👉 czcams.com/video/oINkLufSowI/video.html

  • @doooderino
    @doooderino Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a joke. I wonder how much these D2C brands paid to be on this list.