The Best Mountain Bike for You is the One You Already Have

View of the bottom half of a mountain bike as it races down a dusty trail.

Wondering which mountain bike is best? Spoiler alert: it’s probably the one you already have. Whether you’re on a hardtail or a fully rigid setup, you don’t need top-tier gear to start shredding. Local trail builders and bike shop owners all agree—just get out and ride. Here’s why your current bike is good enough to hit the trails today.

A Community Of Mountain Bikers

Riders resting before a bike race begins.

ONtrail i looking to be part of Ontario’s mountain bike community. We also hope to showcase the community members who make it happen.

New Year’s Resolutions

Selfie of a smiling man sitting by a river/

Here are 5 New Year’s Resolutions for ONtrail and myself. This image is a selfie of the author, Tim Durkin. He has a small smile on his face. He is in a forest with a river in the background. He is taking a break from a mountain bike ride in Ontario.

New Bike Day

Child Pushing a Mountain Bike in the Snow

Christmas is coming and for lots of us that means a trip to your local bike shop to buy a new bike – either for yourself or a loved one.

New Skills

Learning a new skill is always challenging. Or at least it should be. Add age, low-average athleticism, and a fear of failure to the mix and new skills can suddenly seem overwhelming.

Half an Idea

Black and white group photo of mountain bike riders casually resting before a ride.

We’ve been making the rounds trying to spread the word of ONtrail to as many bike shops by dropping off stickers.