r/MTB

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About r/MTB

A cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.

The community at a glance

r/MTB is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies with roughly 442K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Action Sports communities list.

Roughly 43K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mtb, Bike, and Trail. Product recommendations often mention dh bike and hardtail.

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Established 2008
442K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +43K members
Growth: +10.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 10K members
  • 2014: 11K members
  • 2015: 9K members
  • 2016: 14K members
  • 2017: 23K members
  • 2018: 20K members
  • 2019: 36K members
  • 2020: 70K members
  • 2021: 53K members
  • 2023: 81K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 42K members
  • 2026: 18K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 586 members

Topics

  • Mtb
    88 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mtb
    88
  • Bike
    65 posts in the past month
    #2
    Bike
    65
  • Trail
    31 posts in the past month
    #3
    Trail
    31
  • Fork
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Fork
    17
  • Having A Hard Time
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Having A Hard Time
    14

Flair

  • Discussion
    86 posts in the past month
    1. It’s not only Boulder, CO: Germany wants to basically ban MTBs from any singletrails in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Please sign petition.
    2. What went wrong? How to prevent those kind of crashes?
    3. Is this proper flat corner position?
    #1
    Discussion
    It’s not only Boulder, CO: Germany wants to basically ban MTBs from any singletrails in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Please sign petition. · What went wrong? How to prevent those kind of crashes? · Is this proper flat corner position?
    86
  • Video
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Video I made on my Sony handycam with my friends
    2. I have been working on this for two years.
    3. Rate my landing
    #2
    Video
    Video I made on my Sony handycam with my friends · I have been working on this for two years. · Rate my landing
    63
  • WhichBike
    21 posts in the past month
    1. To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade
    2. Should I buy a 6 year old high spec'd bike or a newer bike?
    3. Help deciding between a Ibis Ripmo AF or Ripley AF
    #3
    WhichBike
    To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade · Should I buy a 6 year old high spec'd bike or a newer bike? · Help deciding between a Ibis Ripmo AF or Ripley AF
    21
  • Wheels and Tires
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Epic bike park weekend road trip (4 parks, 2 days)
    2. Tire nerds : which agressive combo for a DownCountry bike?
    3. Maxxis Tire Combo: Dissector V2 front with what rear? Forekaster or Rekon
    #4
    Wheels and Tires
    Epic bike park weekend road trip (4 parks, 2 days) · Tire nerds : which agressive combo for a DownCountry bike? · Maxxis Tire Combo: Dissector V2 front with what rear? Forekaster or Rekon
    9
  • Gear
    7 posts in the past month
    1. My buddy has invented a totally new type of drive train
    2. well this was fun to film... haven't heard those lines in ~25 years so, had to do em myself
    3. NBD
    #5
    Gear
    My buddy has invented a totally new type of drive train · well this was fun to film... haven't heard those lines in ~25 years so, had to do em myself · NBD
    7

Product recommendations

  • dh bike
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend!
    2. Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend!
    3. Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend!
    #1
    dh bike
    Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend! · Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend! · Right now it’m looking for a DH bike. The three options I came to are 2019 Canyon sender fox suspension. 2020 Norco hsp with rockshox suspension and 2020 Commencal supreme V4.2 also rockshox suspension which would you guys recommend!
    13
  • hardtail
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best Hardtail on a $1500 budget?
    2. Best Hardtail on a $1500 budget?
    3. Best hardtail for street cruising and a bit of off roading
    #2
    hardtail
    Best Hardtail on a $1500 budget? · Best Hardtail on a $1500 budget? · Best hardtail for street cruising and a bit of off roading
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MTB for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MTB free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MTB have?
Roughly 442K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MTB on?
r/MTB runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MTB cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MTB is organized under Adrenaline Junkies.
How do I join r/MTB?
You can join r/MTB by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.
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