I'm a professional bike tester and I've hunted down the best budget mountain bike deals to hit the trails this summer
I've searched the internet to bring you this round-up of the current best deals on budget mountain bikes
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If you're looking for a great discount on a new mountain bike you're in luck. I have scoured the internet and found some brilliant deals on budget mountain bikes.
Whether you are looking for a budget full-suspension mountain bike or a hardtail MTB, there are some serious savings to be had, as I have found discounts of up to 40% off bikes. Most come in a range of sizes too, although stock appears to be low on some models, so I recommend acting fast to avoid disappointment.
So let's get stuck into the deals. I have compiled these budget mountain bike deals into US and UK regions, then organized them in ascending order of price below.
Quick links US
- Specialized Fuse 27.5: Was
$1,500, now $949.99 at Specialized - Liv Lurra 2 27.5: Was
$1,499.99, now $1,199.95 at Mikes Bikes - Norco Torrent HT: Was
$1,899, now $1,309.94 at Jenson USA - GT Zaskar FS Comp: Was
$1,799.99, now $1,349.95 at Mike's Bikes - Orbea Alma M51: Was
$2,599, now $1,559.94 at Jenson USA
Quick links UK
- Merida Big Trail 400: Was
£1,200, now £729 at Tredz - Calibre Line T3 29: Was
£1,300, now £999 at Go Outdoors - Specialized Chisel HT Base 29: Was
£2,000, now £1,199 at Tredz - Orbea Laufey H30: Was
£1,599, now £1,199 at Tredz
Best US budget MTB deals
Specialized Fuse 27.5: Was $1,500, now $949.99 at Specialized
You're getting a lot of bike for under $1,000 with this Specialized Fuse deal. Sure, it may not have 29-inch wheels, but the capable component list, 130mm of front suspension, and decent geometry means this is a very affordable way to have a great time out on the trails.
Liv Lurra 2 27.5: Was $1,499.99, now $1,199.95 at Mikes Bikes
Liv Lurra 2 27.5 is a women's specific hardtail for riding singletrack, equipped with Giant's own Crest 34 RCL 130mm suspension fork and a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain. Mike's Bikes only have x-small and small sizes, and stock is low so if you're interested, you'd best not hang about.
Norco Torrent HT: Was $1,899, now $1,309.94 at Jenson USA
This properly rowdy hardtail from Norco has a big 31% discount and comes ready to send it on the trails right out of the box. Jenson USA has all sizes from Small to Extra Large available.
GT Zaskar FS Comp: Was $1,799.99, now $1,349.95 at Mike's Bikes
It's rare that you see a full-suspension mountain bike worth buying for under $1,500, but with a 25% discount this GT Zasker FS Comp is a great deal. If you currently have a hardtail and are looking for a way to take your riding to the next level, this is a top option.
Orbea Alma M51: Was $2,599 now $1,559.94 at Jenson USA
Fancy trying out a bit of cross-country racing or just want to head out for some epic long-distance mountain bike rides? Well the Orbea Alma M51 is the perfect tool for the job with its lightweight carbon frame, RockShox fork, and 12-speed SRAM NX drivetrain.
Best UK budget MTB deals
Merida Big Trail 400: Was £1,200, now £729 at Tredz
The Merida Big Trail was developed specifically as a versatile hardtail mountain bike for maximum fun when riding singletrack and trail centers. Our tester-in-chief, Guy Kesteven, reviewed the Merida Big Trail 600 which shares the same frame and was mightily impressed with its performance.
Calibre Line T3 29: Was £1,300, now £999 at Go Outdoors
Go Outdoors own brand Calibre is known for producing excellent value and impressive performance. It gets even better when there's £300 knocked off the price.
Specialized Chisel HT Base 29: Was £2,000, now £1,199 at Tredz
If you're a regular reader of Bike Perfect, you will have read about Guy Kesteven waxing lyrical about how much he loved his Specialized Chisel. You can grab your own with this excellent Tredz deal with a hefty saving.
Orbea Laufey H30: Was £1,599, now £1,199 at Tredz
Orbea's Laufey H30 is an impressively specced hardtail with modern features. The frame has up-to-date geometry and internal storage for accessories in the downtube, equipped with RockShox suspension and Shimano drivetrain.
Which US retailers have mountain bike sales on?
- Competitive Cyclist: Huge flash sale with big reductions on bikes and kit
- Backcountry: Save up to 70% on MTBs, gear and clothing
- Evo: Decent savings on bikes with reductions across the site
- Jenson USA: Big reductions on tons of gear plus free shipping when you spend $50
- Mikes Bikes: Save on bikes, clothing and accessories
Which UK retailers have mountain bike sales on?
- Cycle Store: Up to 50% off bikes with bigger savings on bike gear
- Tredz: Save up to 52% off mountain bikes and gear
- Decathlon: Tons of bikes and cycling kit reduced in its summer sale
- Sigma Sports: Worthwhile reductions on kit, but disappointing bike deals
- Evans Cycles: Up to 70% off a wide range of bikes and cycling gear
- Sigma Sports: Worthwhile reductions on bike kit
Graham Cottingham joined the BikePerfect team as our senior tech writer in 2020. With over 20 years of riding experience, he has dabbled in downhill, enduro, and gravel racing. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has embraced bikepacking over the last few years and likes nothing more than strapping some bags to his bike and covering big miles to explore Scotland's wildernesses. When he isn’t shredding the gnar in the Tweed Valley, sleeping in bushes, or tinkering with bikes, he is writing tech reviews for BikePerfect.
Rides: Cotic SolarisMax, Stooge MK4, 24 Bicycles Le Toy 3, Surly Steamroller
Height: 177cm
Weight: 71kg