Mountain Biking - Mountain Bike Brand Database

I'm looking for a list of companies that people recommend. I couldn't care less about a company that is run by 4 people but noone likes. I'm looking for companies that people here actually recommend, or that have a good reputation

I'm looking for a list of companies that people recommend. I couldn't care less about a company that is run by 4 people but noone likes. I'm looking for companies that people here actually recommend, or that have a good reputation
A company that is run by 4 people often makes better bikes than a company that uses robots to make everything. Also because of the fact that it's so small few people are going to know about it which leads right back to the popularity contest. You're selling yourself WAY short

thats irrelevant. people still use trek. people still use specialized. why? because they're good, and people know that. thats what i'm looking for. you don't get the point of what i'm trying to accomplish.

thats irrelevant. people still use trek. people still use specialized. why? because they're good, and people know that. thats what i'm looking for. you don't get the point of what i'm trying to accomplish.
That's not what your list tells me. Just because a lot of people ride a certain brand doesn't mean they're that great. Hell more people ride Pacific and Magna than any other brand.

You pretty much confirmed what I've been saying the whole time. This thread is a popularity contest

okay, and why do you have to say that? can't you just leave this thread be?

and besides, your argument is moot, because i'm sure that people here wouldn't recommend Pacific and Magna for their mountain biking, unless they intended on commiting suicide.

What about Azonic, I dont know a website but didnt see it on the list.

why don't you two just PM eachother...

/oops
//stepped into it myself

okay, and why do you have to say that? can't you just leave this thread be?

and besides, your argument is moot, because i'm sure that people here wouldn't recommend Pacific and Magna for their mountain biking, unless they intended on commiting suicide.
Actually it isn't. People who don't know better will swear their POS Magna is the best thing since sliced bread. I'VE SEEN IT HAPPEN. By not includng the small time operations you're selling yourself WAY short.
For example Sycip (http://www.sycip.com/) makes awesome bikes but has anyone mentioned them? No! It's a popularity contest.

you just did. it's going on the list now.

you just did. it's going on the list now.
It was on the first link I gave you

A few more (hopefully without overlap), with more ti, fe, and 29er options.

Moots - http://www.moots.com
Surly - http://www.surlybikes.com
Gunnar - http://www.gunnarbikes.com
Vulture - http://www.vulturecycles.com
Sycip - http://www.sycip.com
TiCycles - http://www.ticycles.com
Ionic - http://www.ionicbikes.com
Dean - http://www.deanbikes.com
TST - http://www.titaniumsports.com
Habanero - http://www.habcycles.com


*ahem*

dude raiyn im not gonna copy every single friggin link on that site!

dude raiyn im not gonna copy every single friggin link on that site!
You don't need to. Between the two links you have virtually all the quality companies out there. The second link actually is a bit more MTB focused

This is one that everyone should watch out for, Trust me....

They make GREAT bikes.

http://www.feltracing.com

http://www.spicercycles.com/

They're not all mountain bikes, but this guy put together an impressive list of tandem frame builders. Many of the custom builders build mountain bikes.

http://tandem-fahren.de/Mitglieder/Christoph_Timm/builders.html

I didn't realize Hot Chili was still around. They were pretty hot in Germany when I was there('93-'97). My buddy had a copy of one. You're doin' good when you have counterfeits of your stuff made, right? :lol:

This company has won more Euro/World Cup events in XC and not a mention in 3 pages... For shame :p

Scott USA: scottusa.com (http://www.scottusa.com/northamerica/bike/)

Great frame company: www.sinisterbikes.com

Transition (http://www.transitionbikes.com/)

don't forget these boys

Orange (http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/main/main.php)

Man, huffy is so ghetto, they don't even seem to have pictures of their bikes on their site.
http://www.huffybikes.com/bikes/index.html

"Features like multi-speed shifting systems and optional shock forks enable this bike to handle all types of terrain." :lol:

Exactly how the hell did I ruin it? I contributed TWO links to pages that have links to the VAST MAJORITY of the bike companies out there. Just because I didn't contribute to the stupid popularity contest doesn't meant I ruined anything
If you think anyone is going to click that link with like 50 links per letter of the alphabet you gotta be crazy. I certainly wont use it for any info on good bike brands.

http://www.craftworkscycles.com/

A name popped into my head, "Strong", and thought I made it up. I google it and sure enough...

Strong Frames: StrongFrames.com (http://strongframes.com/frames_&_pricing/index.php)

They are out of Montana. Check out the welds, Beeeautifulll :eek:

I'm bored at home...

Atomic Laboratories (AtomLab): atomlab.com (http://www.atomlab.com/)

It seems, if you make parts for MTB, you probably make a frame.

Thanks for posting Strong Frames, that's a great site. I really enjoyed the frame-building tour. They obviously take great pride in their work, as well as the machines they use. Those old lathes, gotta love 'em. I could almost smell the machine oil!

This company has won more Euro/World Cup events in XC and not a mention in 3 pages... For shame :p

Scott USA: scottusa.com (http://www.scottusa.com/northamerica/bike/)

I sitll find the name of that company and complete irony. Good to see them back on the market over here, they have some....interesting frame designs for dh bikes.

www.Bansheebikes.com
http://www.chromagbikes.com/
www.243racing.com
www.norco.com
www.konaworld.com

Some honourable mentions based on small products they make
http://www.e13components.com/
www.sicusa.com
www.blackspire.com

I am sure there are more, I just can't think without my opening coffee to the day :)

www.brooklynmachineworks.com

www.hoodbikes.com

Diamondback, Giant, Rocky Mountain,...hmmm I'll have to look around the LBS i work out to see what's there..but thats all I can think of off the top of my head that hasn't been already said...sorry

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/
http://www.oldmountainbikes.com/bikes/
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/atb.htm
Not 'respectable'.

If you think anyone is going to click that link with like 50 links per letter of the alphabet you gotta be crazy. I certainly wont use it for any info on good bike brands.
Let's see now.
A virtually complete database of brands that's easy to use
vs.
A random list of "popular" brands that doesn't tell you about HALF of the quality brands out there.

You think I'm the crazy one? :lol:
http://img196.echo.cx/img196/2974/354crackpipe5oy.jpg

I sitll find the name of that company and complete irony. Good to see them back on the market over here, they have some....interesting frame designs for dh bikes)
Ritchey team raced Scott frames at sometime with T.R components.

Let's see now.
A virtually complete database of brands that's easy to use
vs.
A random list of "popular" brands that doesn't tell you about HALF of the quality brands out there.

You think I'm the crazy one? :lol:
http://img196.echo.cx/img196/2974/354crackpipe5oy.jpg
I was simply stating that I wouldn't be using it, whether others do is at they're discression