Cannondale Catalyst 4 27.5 Bike

The Cannondale Catalyst 4 27.5 is an aluminum alloy framed mountain bike with a cross country style. The wheels are 27.5 inches large, with the front wheel suspended. The bike has a two hundred fifty pound weight limit, so larger individuals should look for a different bike. It comes with twenty-one gears and weighs thirty-one pounds. We like this bike so much because the disc brakes give beginners a lot of control when they need it.

One complaint about the product is the derailleur will lose the chain sometimes. However, this is likely due to taking it on rough courses. We should be clear that this bike works best for beginners or people who are satisfied with smoother paths. This bike is ideal for smaller trails, and once you get your sea legs, you can keep the bike as a cross country option. As such we think it is the best mountain bike under 500 dollars.

Diamondback Bicycles Lux 27.5 St Women's Mountain Bike Small

If you are a woman and find the unisex bike sizes too large, then this Diamondback mountain bike is an excellent choice for you. They make the frame of the bike out of aluminum alloy, and it weighs around forty-one pounds. The 27.5-inch wheels provide stability whether you are taking the bike on a morning commute or a ride down the mountain. The motorcycle also includes an eight-speed shifter and derailleur and a fork suspension for improved impact control.

The bicycle costs around three hundred and seventy-five dollars. While you might not be able to win any speed races, you will be able to navigate trails with an adept piece of hardware. You might need to change the chain after a while, but considering the low cost, you should expect this maintenance. For the price offered, Diamondback presents one of the best values on this list. Unfortunately, men will not get to take advantage of this offer.

Mongoose Men's Malus Fat Tire Bicycle

The fat, four-inch tires of the Mongoose bicycle are almost instantly recognizable. The stylishly different design of the bike usually draws a lot of compliments. However, these wheels are not just for looking; they also help the product cross all types of terrain — from the sand of beaches to the small rocks on trails.

The Mongoose features a seven gear speeds and three-piece crank set. The seat, brake system, and tires on the bike are fantastic — you could not ask for better product. And considering the bike only costs three hundred and twenty dollars, the bike remains an excellent value for beginners. However, the bike is not perfect. The gear often shifts randomly when in use and the frame does not include any shock absorbers, so you are in for a bumpy ride with the bike.

Merax Finiss 26" Aluminum 21 Speed Mountain Bike

The Merax company presents another affordable classic with the Finiss mountain bike. The twenty-speed, aluminum frame vehicle offers a right amount of control and maneuverability of steep slopes. The wheels are twenty-six inches big and come with both front and rear brake kits. A suspension fork takes impact away from the front tire a distribute it to the rest of the bike.

However, you probably should not expect the suspension fork — or any other part of the bike — to last all that long. Since this bike is a cheap option on this list, costing only two hundred sixty dollars, it stands to reason that Merax would cut corners regarding product quality. Many customers reported parts of the bike breaking at random intervals. However, if you do not mind taking the bike into your local repair shop, the staff there should be willing to help you. Considering the money you saved purchasing it, you should be able to allocate some fund into repairing it.

Murtisol Mountain Bike 27.5’’ Hybrid Bicycle 21 Speed

The Murtisol twenty-one-speed mountain bike, coming in at an incredibly low price one hundred and thirty-five dollars, remains the most affordable option on this list. While this bike is by no means the best at anything, it does provide the potentially skeptical buyer a great way to dip their feet into the water. Most everything at least ticks off a ‘good enough’ checklist, but the quality of the material is so bad that there is a good chance something will break during shipping.

This fragile quality gives you a good indication of how mass produced a lot of the products are. Brakes come misaligned, handlebars dented — minor things, but annoyances nonetheless. However, if you do mind putting in a little tender love and care and money, then you can fix the Murtisol up into a smooth riding comfort bike.

Giant ATX 2 Mountain Bike

The Giant ATX 2 is one of the new reiterations of the Giant cross country bicycle. The product features flat handlebars as well as a one hundred meter suspension rig. Though the bike does cost more than a lot of the bikes on this list — around four hundred and seventy-five dollars — it comes with a dramatic improvement in quality. The company ATX has always produced fairly reliable bikes that can handle tough courses even in bad weather like rain or snow.

While this bike is a good bang for its buck, you might find that it is a little too complicated to maintain. There are a lot of moving parts on the bicycle that will require an ever vigilant watch. As such we do not recommend it for beginners who have never been mountain biking before, or bikers who have no interest in personal maintenance of their possessions. Other users reported that the lack of adjustable handlebars was an issue. If you only want to get one bicycle, instead of upgrading later on, then we think the ATX 2 would probably be the best choice for you.

Mongoose R2780 Impasse Dual Full Suspension Bicycle (29-Inch)

Though the Mongoose R2780 does not share the same fat tire feature as the other Mongoose product on this list, it does come with a bit a price reduction. One book only costs two hundred and fifty dollars instead of three hundred and twenty dollars. Large, twenty-nine-inch tires connect to an SRAM twist shift gear.

However, keep in mind that this bike suites individuals who are between the heights of five foot nine and five foot eleven. Anyone who is not this height might have trouble getting comfortable on the bike. People also complain that the pedal on the bicycle rests at an awkward position that whacks against the side of your leg. With that said there did not appear to be any complaints with the material itself that they used — merely the design.

Schwinn Bonafied Mountain Bike, 29-Inch Wheels, Matte Black

A suspension fork supports the slender aluminum frame of the Schwinn Bonafied mountain bike. The simple click shift system makes it easy to change from one of the twenty-four speeds to another. The brake system also works very well. The large twenty-nine-inch wheels do a great job at absorbing any shocks or blows that occur on the bike when it is going downhill. All together the Schwinn Bonafied mountain bike usually costs around three hundred and sixty-five dollars.

Unfortunately, everyone recommends purchasing the bike assembled which costs an extra ninety dollars. If you do not, then you should expect some pieces to go missing during delivery. This circumstance happened to numerous customers, so you will probably have to drive around town searching for a seller. As such, the Schwinn Bonafied ranks relatively low on our list, since we believe you should at the very least get everything you paid for when shopping.