Are you new to mountain biking? Do not panic, to get a better experience start with a simpler means with which to get familiar with the off-road and discover your limits gradually. T

hen there is always time to change, but in the meantime, it is not worth spending an eye on the head, at least until the driving level will increase and something more performing will be needed. 

To help you choose, we have selected 6 entry-level Mountain bikes for less than 1000 euros. Because you don’t have to pass out to have fun and start mountain biking with commitment.

Analog cube 29

Are you looking for a rigid aluminum, fast and balanced? Here is one. Available in options 27.5 “and 29”. Frame 6061 of the Cube Analog is mechanically forged; stiff enough.

The Cube Agile Ride Geometrie system gives agility, fun, and a comfortable riding position regardless of the size of the wheel. Shimano 3×9 gearbox, a mix between Alivio and Deore, Shimano BR-M355 hydraulic disc brakes, and Rock Shox XC30 fork with 100 mm of travel.

If you are looking for a well-designed, very manageable and above all economic MTB, this Specia is for you. The special feature of this bike is its compact geometry thanks to its short carriage, which makes it fun and easy to ride. The fork is a 100 mm SR Suntour while the transmission is entrusted to the tested Shimano Alivio 3×9 speed. Altino weighs is 14 kg.

Another CUbe, available in 27.5 and 29-inch versions, has an excellent basic quality, 30-speed gearbox, and components designed to cover all needs: from Sunday excursions to sports.

There are some goodies that demonstrate strong attention to detail: the passage of cables inside the frame, the protection of the disc inside the rear triangle, and the section of the reinforced steering tube.

Shimano gearbox with Deore and XT components, Shimano BR-M355 hydraulic brakes, and the Rock Shox XC30 100 mm fork with handlebar lock complete the good equipment of the 29-inch.

The AL 29 version is the most economical version of the range with an aluminum frame that incorporates the characteristics of its sister AL SLX but with lower settings, always produced in two 27.5 and 29-inch versions.

With high stiffness values, it offers everything you need for an XC / Marathon MTB with a comfortable riding position and a short steering tube, which allows you to tackle steep slopes uphill. In preparation, we find a Rock Shox XC30 fork, Shimano Deore and Alivio. Weight of 13.4 kilos.

The entry-level of the Trek house is a reactive and multipurpose bike, also suitable for long marathons. The Alpha Gold aluminum frame has a semi-integrated steering tube, and reinforced, and mechanically modeled tubes. The American manufacturer declares a race geometry and is equipped with a RockShox XC30 fork and preload lock.