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 457K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Action Sports communities list.

Roughly 40K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Mtb, and Having A Hard Time. Product recommendations often mention mtb, dh bike, and bike.

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Established 2008
457K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +40K members
Growth: +9.7% / 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: 33K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 552 members

Topics

  • Bike
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bike
    24
  • Mtb
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Mtb
    19
  • Having A Hard Time
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Having A Hard Time
    13
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    12
  • Worst
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    6

Flair

  • Discussion
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Weird Interaction
    2. Was the Whistler world cup course a good downhill track?
    3. Schwalbe Nobby Nics 29.x2.4 Problem Issue - Undersized at 29 x 2.1 - Schwalbe Uninterested
    #1
    Discussion
    Weird Interaction · Was the Whistler world cup course a good downhill track? · Schwalbe Nobby Nics 29.x2.4 Problem Issue - Undersized at 29 x 2.1 - Schwalbe Uninterested
    44
  • Video
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Whistler world cup carnage!
    2. Northstar Closing day!
    3. Fork working as it should?
    #2
    Video
    Whistler world cup carnage! · Northstar Closing day! · Fork working as it should?
    18
  • WhichBike
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Second bike to compliment my XXL YT Jeffsy 29
    2. What enduro bike should i buy?
    3. Canyon or specialized
    #3
    WhichBike
    Second bike to compliment my XXL YT Jeffsy 29 · What enduro bike should i buy? · Canyon or specialized
    11
  • Suspension
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone actually solved recurring CSU creak long-term?
    2. service intervals: what counts towards riding hours?
    3. pedals touching ground on XC full sus
    #4
    Suspension
    Anyone actually solved recurring CSU creak long-term? · service intervals: what counts towards riding hours? · pedals touching ground on XC full sus
    6
  • Wheels and Tires
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Tubeless conversion on non-TR rims
    2. New Wheels - help me decide
    3. Which 29" rear wheel for hard enduro?
    #5
    Wheels and Tires
    Tubeless conversion on non-TR rims · New Wheels - help me decide · Which 29" rear wheel for hard enduro?
    3

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 457K 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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