The mountain bike industry has a global worth of $5.6 billion in USD in 2021. There is an expected compound annual growth rate of 12% which would make this a $13.89 billion dollar industry by 2029. North America holds approximately 55% of the market and has developed many of modern bikes technology and trends.
The term mountain bike includes two wheeled bicycles intended for off-road use. Note that road bikes, commuter bikes, and other road intended bikes such as folding bikes are excluded from the mountain bike category. Within the mountain bike category, there are many different sub category’s of bikes:
- Hardtail (only front suspension)
- Cross Country (100-120mm of front and rear suspension)
- Trail (120-140mm of suspension)
- Enduro (140-170mm of suspension)
- Downhill (170-203mm of suspension)
- Dirt Jump (hardtail with smooth tires)
Each category has changed over the years, especially the enduro category as bikes have become as capable or more capable then downhill bikes. The addition of e-bikes has also increased interest for many users. A battery powered electric motor that assists in pedaling has made trails more accessible and exciting. E-bikes can be found in every mountain bike sub category.
Knolly Bikes take
Knolly has blended abilities of mountain bikes by designing small 130mm trail bikes that are capable of much more. This tough each mannerism is instilled into every frame as seen below.