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 447K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 41K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Struggling, and Mtb. Product recommendations often mention mtb, dh bike, and bike.

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Established 2008
447K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +41K members
Growth: +10.0% / 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: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Topics

  • Bike
    32 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bike
    32
  • Struggling
    24 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    24
  • Mtb
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Mtb
    23
  • Having A Hard Time
    13 posts in the past month
    #4
    Having A Hard Time
    13
  • Time
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Time
    10

Flair

  • Discussion
    47 posts in the past month
    1. 36 and wanting to progress to drops and jumps but honestly scared
    2. Canyon torque handlebars
    3. Elbow guards?
    #1
    Discussion
    36 and wanting to progress to drops and jumps but honestly scared · Canyon torque handlebars · Elbow guards?
    47
  • WhichBike
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Looking at new bikes
    2. Orbea Rise vs Santa Cruz Vala
    3. Bike recommendations
    #2
    WhichBike
    Looking at new bikes · Orbea Rise vs Santa Cruz Vala · Bike recommendations
    13
  • Video
    13 posts in the past month
    1. 4th of July Warm Up Before Lee Canyon DH
    2. First time at the bike park!
    3. Any Indy riders wanna link up and ride somewhere this weekend?
    #3
    Video
    4th of July Warm Up Before Lee Canyon DH · First time at the bike park! · Any Indy riders wanna link up and ride somewhere this weekend?
    13
  • Suspension
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Fox 38 160mm on a Stumpjumper 15?
    2. Any experience or info about the 35 gold rl?
    3. Rebound adjustment on Suntour Raidon34 not working?
    #4
    Suspension
    Fox 38 160mm on a Stumpjumper 15? · Any experience or info about the 35 gold rl? · Rebound adjustment on Suntour Raidon34 not working?
    5
  • Transportation
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Jackson Demo Forest
    2. Tailgate Pad Issues/Reccomendations
    #5
    Transportation
    Jackson Demo Forest · Tailgate Pad Issues/Reccomendations
    2

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 447K 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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