Top Mountain Bike Products Under $50! [Video]

There are a million mountain bike products out there, but which ones do people actually use? Wonder no longer! We're here to bring you the top products under $50 chosen by riders just like you, from brands like Fox, SRAM, Trail One, KETL Mtn & more. Tune in!

Missleanus

Putting things into categories can be tough, especially with mountain bike parts. That's why we've got a missle anus category. Some of the most popular products we offer are indeed under this categorical umbrella, and here you'll find some essentials you may need or may already even have. Let's start with some of the most popular products of all time... bolt on fenders. These fenders from brands like Fox and Rockshox are extremely well designed and bolt right onto your fork in designated areas. If your fork wasn't designed to accommodate a bolt on fender, fret not! We have a myriad of fenders available that you can install with just a few zip ties. Speaking of forks, another extremely popular product around these parts is volume spacers for your fork or shock. These are the cheapest way of tuning your suspension and allowing you to get that suspension curve you desire - basically allowing you to tune the progression of your fork and/or shock so you don't get harsh bottom outs on the trail.

Tire inserts have become increasingly popular over the last few years, especially since they have continued to develop and evolve. The first iterations were closer to pool noodles than an actual purpose built product for MTBs, and now there are a substantial amount of tire inserts on the market that offer a wide range of benefits to the rider. One of the more popular inserts that we offer, especially under $50 is the Tannus Armour insert. Tannus offers inserts for riders who run tubeless tires as well as riders who run tubes which is quite rare. If you consistently damage rims or get flat tires, it could be worth investing in a set. Speaking of investing, if you install a lot of hydraulic brakes or find yourself swapping brakes every now and then, you'll want to invest in a nice hydraulic line cutter - just like this one from SRAM. It's made of metal and has a replacebale blade so it will last you for years and years and will pay for itself after just one brake install, so it's worth having one in your arsenal. Finally, to round out the missle anus category we have a classic set of crank boots. These will protect your crank arms from rock strikes and will preserve your cranks with care, and can even add a bit of style if you're into that kind of thing.

Ride Saving Essentials

We've all been there. You're out for a ride, miles and miles away from home when disaster strikes. You're now stuck out in the boonies since you forgot your tube, master link, and everything else that could salvage your ride and now your ride just turned into a hike. For some of us, it's not such a big deal. For me personally, if I wanted to go for a hike, I would have left my bike at home. This is why I always carry a professionally curated selection of ride saving essentials (which we've covered in a few videos) but we're here to tell you not only our current favorites, but also the favorites chosen by riders everywhere.

Many riders don't have a nifty accessory mount or downtube storage on their bike, so the next best thing for stashing your essentials on your bike is a frame strap. Our WC x Occam strap with a BOA is probably the most awesome frame strap there ever was, and it allows you to easily remove and install it on your bike or move it from bike to bike when needed with the utmost of ease. What are some of the things I should carry in this strap, you might be asking? I'm glad you asked. The Tubolito lightweight MTB Tube is the most popular tube we sell because it's less than half the weight of a normal tube and is much more compact. It allows you to easily fit other things in your frame strap such as a plug kit like the WTB Rocket Plug kit, a multi tool, and a frame pump. You'll also want to carry a master link in case you snap your chain, and it's also a good idea to carry a derailleur cable and even a spare derailleur hanger for your bike if you're riding in rocky and technical terrain where you could potentially damage it.

Contact Points

The things you come into contact with on your bike are some of the most important components to take into consideration. Your grips and pedals in particular will directly determine your experience on the bike and you want to be comfortable and confident going down the trail. Trail One's Hell's Gate grips have become a top seller in the last couple of years and are very popular among riders because of their comfortable design, well thought out details and philanthropic efforts to boot - each pair of grips sold contributes a dollar to the Hell's Gate National Park trail network in Kenya which has massively helped their trail building and maintenance efforts which is amazing to see.

Aside from grips, the Vortex composite pedals are another top selling contact point under $50 from Trail One because off their quality, durability, annual bearing replacement kit and striking good looks. When it comes to coming in contact with your contact points, a quality pair of gloves and socks are certainly key to staying comfortable on the trail. Of course there are those who like to ride their bike without gloves, and if you don't sweat profusely like myself, you can afford to do so. But for those of us mere mortals that sweat more than a sailor on a sweltering southern singletrack, we need things like the Vent Touch glove from KETL Mtn to keep us locked in.