Mountain bikes in 2026 are overwhelming.
$3k entry hardtails, $12k+ full-suspension beasts, trail vs enduro debates, and every brand claiming “most capable” or “lightest carbon.”
One wrong choice and you’re stuck with wrong geometry, heavy wheels, or a $10k bike that doesn’t fit your trails.
We fixed that.
We built 15 free mountain bikes & MTB gear decision tools that instantly tell you the perfect bike, wheels, fork, dropper, helmet, and more, based on your riding style, terrain, budget, and body.
No sponsored #1 picks. No fluff. Just real answers with current prices.
Pick your exact situation below and get your dream MTB in under 60 seconds.
Every tool asks 5–7 hyper-specific questions (your riding style, terrain, budget, travel, wheel size, etc.).
Our expert system instantly returns:
No “maybe this one.” Just the answer.
Click any tool below or start with the High-End Mountain Bike Selector, it’s the one 88 % of first-time visitors use.
You’ll have your perfect ride planned before your coffee gets cold.
The Tool Collective are a group of diverse and talented hobbyists on a mission to create thousands of ultra specific, and helpful decision making tools that help others who share our passions and interests. Whether they help with buying decisions, or give you expert level advice for techniques or methods, we will make it. Outdoor sprots and recreation is where our tools shine. We all have various outdoor hobbies, with mountain biking being one of the recent interests to most of us, especially when living near ski towns with easy access to phenomenal MTB trails in the summer months. We also believe this is a growing industry with more and more enthusiasts joining the MTB club every year, so we created a bunch of decision tools to help those entering the sport and for enthusiasts who need guidance on leveling up their gear. Enjoy!
