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 454K 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, Mtb, and Having A Hard Time. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention mtb, dh bike, and bike.

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Established 2008
454K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +41K members
Growth: +9.9% / 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: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 738 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. My Dad Gave Me This, Is It Still Good Enough?
    2. I've been trying to predict trail conditions across the US, could use some help sanity-checking it
    3. Old frame with new shock - what’s gonna change?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    My Dad Gave Me This, Is It Still Good Enough? · I've been trying to predict trail conditions across the US, could use some help sanity-checking it · Old frame with new shock - what’s gonna change?
    5
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is buying an old, cheap, downhill bike worth it?
    2. Budget options?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Is buying an old, cheap, downhill bike worth it? · Budget options?
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Bay Area Fire Roads - A Rant/Discussion
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Bay Area Fire Roads - A Rant/Discussion
    1

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
    89 posts in the past month
    1. How do I improve my bunny hops?
    2. When to Call 911
    3. Human caused fire during a red flag warning is currently burning the bike trails that have been my sanctuary for 20 years.
    #1
    Discussion
    How do I improve my bunny hops? · When to Call 911 · Human caused fire during a red flag warning is currently burning the bike trails that have been my sanctuary for 20 years.
    89
  • Video
    71 posts in the past month
    1. Max Alran wins his first race in a world cup at 19yo
    2. I thought this belongs here
    3. Amputee mtb saturday ride :)
    #2
    Video
    Max Alran wins his first race in a world cup at 19yo · I thought this belongs here · Amputee mtb saturday ride :)
    71
  • WhichBike
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Need real rider experience on expensive XC bikes
    2. Narrowing down trail bike search (any budget)
    3. Santa Cruz Hightower vs others
    #3
    WhichBike
    Need real rider experience on expensive XC bikes · Narrowing down trail bike search (any budget) · Santa Cruz Hightower vs others
    13
  • Gear
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Virginia Tech Helmet Lab doing research on kid helmets and asking for videos
    2. Dropper post lever for 3x10
    3. Low profile wall mount rack?
    #4
    Gear
    Virginia Tech Helmet Lab doing research on kid helmets and asking for videos · Dropper post lever for 3x10 · Low profile wall mount rack?
    10
  • Wheels and Tires
    6 posts in the past month
    1. finally took a crack at Snow Valley line... not my favorite style of jumps lol
    2. Rear hub on my Trek Fuel Ex decided to explode in Sedona
    3. Will I notice a 110g difference in rear wheel weight
    #5
    Wheels and Tires
    finally took a crack at Snow Valley line... not my favorite style of jumps lol · Rear hub on my Trek Fuel Ex decided to explode in Sedona · Will I notice a 110g difference in rear wheel weight
    6

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 454K 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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