More Bike for the Buck

Looking for a whip that won’t drain your wallet? Check these out.

1. Dirt Curious?

If you’re new to the sport and want something that will grow as your skills do, check out the Trek Marlin 5. This wallet-friendly bike offers everything to get you hooked on trails as a beginner, then feed that addiction as you progress. Looks sharp tooling around town, too. trekbikes.com

2. Totally Tubular

Liv Cycling designs affordable bikes specifically for women, and the Tempt 4 (2021) is the latest in that effort. Great for trails or town, it’s one of the few entry bikes that come with tubeless-ready tires and wheels. As they say, once you go tubeless, you never go back. liv-cycling.com 

3. Trail Tamer

With a tough and light aluminum frame, reliable MicroShift gears and Tektro disc brakes, the GT Aggressor Expert rivals bikes costing thousands more. And at around 500 bucks (shop around), it’s almost without peer. Get one and start enjoying the mountains. gtbicycles.com

4.Hit the Road, Jack

In a hobby known for its shocking price tags, the Allez by Specialized is a refreshing change of pace. The sub-$1,000 ride delivers durability and comfort in a light, eye-catching package. Bicycling Editor’s Choice 

Best All-Around Bike in 2020. specialized.com