Studies have shown that since last few years mountain bikes sales figures are doubling every year. It shows that mountain biking has become an immensely popular sport. At many places across the world, specialized mountain biking parks or resorts like ski resort and golf resort are set up.

With rising sales, the mountain bikes industry is introducing new models and new series of existing models. Mountain bikes markets are getting flooded with innovative designs, special purpose bikes, kid’s bikes, and women’s bikes. Manufacturers are increasing their outlay for research and development in new technology and new materials and automation in manufacturing technologies. In the year 2008 more than 100 new models and series have been introduced by branded mountain bike manufactures like Scott, Giant, trek, Iron Horse, Kona, Cannondale, Specialized and Mongoose.

Mountain bike magazines and digital magazines are the best source for comparison of various mountain bikes trends. Many of these magazines provide detailed analysis on various technical features and pricing.