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 444K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Action Sports communities list.

Roughly 43K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Mtb, and Trail. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention mtb, dh bike, and bike.

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Established 2008
444K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +43K members
Growth: +10.6% / 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: 21K 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: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Techy Tuesday in Whistler
    2. Any advice for a beginner?
    3. Any tips
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Techy Tuesday in Whistler · Any advice for a beginner? · Any tips
    10
  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Getting manuals pretty dialed
    2. What is everyone using for bike racks?
    3. Multitool Suggestion + Small First Aid Kit Suggestion.
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Getting manuals pretty dialed · What is everyone using for bike racks? · Multitool Suggestion + Small First Aid Kit Suggestion.
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Is it just me or is the mid-tier component market getting worse?
    2. Orbea oiz falling apart?
    3. If you see a kid on a gas dirt bike, what do you do?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Is it just me or is the mid-tier component market getting worse? · Orbea oiz falling apart? · If you see a kid on a gas dirt bike, what do you do?
    3

Topics

  • Bike
    140 posts in the past month
    1. Ray's indoor MTB Bike Park Flow Trail
    2. There are so many rude/entitled folks on bikes these days. I miss the days when there was more trail camaraderie between riders.
    3. What is everyone using for bike racks?
    #1
    Bike
    Ray's indoor MTB Bike Park Flow Trail · There are so many rude/entitled folks on bikes these days. I miss the days when there was more trail camaraderie between riders. · What is everyone using for bike racks?
    140
  • Mtb
    117 posts in the past month
    1. Ray's indoor MTB Bike Park Flow Trail
    2. Got hurt on day 2 in Squamish on a week long MTB trip
    3. Do you commute on your mtb? If yes, why?
    #2
    Mtb
    Ray's indoor MTB Bike Park Flow Trail · Got hurt on day 2 in Squamish on a week long MTB trip · Do you commute on your mtb? If yes, why?
    117
  • Trail
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Chasing my dog Turbo down a trail in Whistler B.C.
    2. There are so many rude/entitled folks on bikes these days. I miss the days when there was more trail camaraderie between riders.
    3. Sf Bay Area lack of bike parks, legal intermediate/advanced trail networks
    #3
    Trail
    Chasing my dog Turbo down a trail in Whistler B.C. · There are so many rude/entitled folks on bikes these days. I miss the days when there was more trail camaraderie between riders. · Sf Bay Area lack of bike parks, legal intermediate/advanced trail networks
    44
  • Struggling
    24 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    24
  • Suspension
    16 posts in the past month
    1. I built an MTB suspension tuning app that tells you which clicks to change based on how the ride felt
    2. Looking for opinions on the best XC full suspension, carbon fiber mountain bike for around $5k for mountain biking in DFW
    #5
    Suspension
    I built an MTB suspension tuning app that tells you which clicks to change based on how the ride felt · Looking for opinions on the best XC full suspension, carbon fiber mountain bike for around $5k for mountain biking in DFW
    16

Flair

  • Discussion
    100 posts in the past month
    1. REPORT TO POLICE OR LEAVE IT ALONE?
    2. Does this bike look a lil big on me ? Trek marlin 7
    3. Has mountain bike development fallen off a cliff in recent years?
    #1
    Discussion
    REPORT TO POLICE OR LEAVE IT ALONE? · Does this bike look a lil big on me ? Trek marlin 7 · Has mountain bike development fallen off a cliff in recent years?
    100
  • Video
    59 posts in the past month
    1. Technical climb on a rocky trail
    2. Strapped my Gopro to my dog Turbo and chased him down a trail
    3. Raising the next generation of shredders - my 3 y.o daughter on a flow track in Sweden
    #2
    Video
    Technical climb on a rocky trail · Strapped my Gopro to my dog Turbo and chased him down a trail · Raising the next generation of shredders - my 3 y.o daughter on a flow track in Sweden
    59
  • WhichBike
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Which color pedals/grips?
    2. 37y/o starting out brand new on a bike basically. Only experience I have is BMX when I was younger.
    3. Rocky mtn altitude comparison
    #3
    WhichBike
    Which color pedals/grips? · 37y/o starting out brand new on a bike basically. Only experience I have is BMX when I was younger. · Rocky mtn altitude comparison
    23
  • Gear
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for advice on Chest Protector/shoulders.
    2. What bags do you ride with?
    3. Jersey/Gift Recommendations
    #4
    Gear
    Looking for advice on Chest Protector/shoulders. · What bags do you ride with? · Jersey/Gift Recommendations
    5
  • Suspension
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I built an MTB suspension tuning app that tells you which clicks to change based on how the ride felt
    2. Fork problems
    3. I hate my Air Shock. Coil options
    #5
    Suspension
    I built an MTB suspension tuning app that tells you which clicks to change based on how the ride felt · Fork problems · I hate my Air Shock. Coil options
    4

Product recommendations

  • mtb
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Best MTB for 800-900 AUD
    2. Best MTB shoes for flat pedals?
    3. Best mountain bike for Phoenix, AZ area
    #1
    mtb
    Best MTB for 800-900 AUD · Best MTB shoes for flat pedals? · Best mountain bike for Phoenix, AZ area
    17
  • 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!
    #2
    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
  • bike
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best 2nd bike?
    2. What bike would you recommend for around £2000 ($2600ish)?
    3. What do you guys recommend?
    #3
    bike
    Best 2nd bike? · What bike would you recommend for around £2000 ($2600ish)? · What do you guys recommend?
    9
  • 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
    #4
    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
  • trail bike
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best bang for the buck LT trail/enduro bike?
    2. Trail bike recs?
    3. Aggressive trail bike Recs
    #5
    trail bike
    Best bang for the buck LT trail/enduro bike? · Trail bike recs? · Aggressive trail bike Recs
    3
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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 444K 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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