The 28 best full suspension frame brands
Trek, Specialized and Cannondale lead our ranking of 28 full suspension frame brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Full Suspension Frame brands, ranked
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Trek
Lightweight carbon Fuel EX bikes lean cross-country, while the aluminium Fuel 90 gives extra travel for rough descents.
Top products: Fuel EX 8· Top Fuel 9.8· Fuel 90
Website: trekbikes.com |Brands like Trek
Popularity 10.0/10
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Specialized
Specialized's FSR linkage defines its full suspension bikes, spanning cross-country frames to aggressive trail and enduro builds.
Top products: Stumpjumper FSR XC· Enduro Comp· Rockhopper FSR XC
Website: specialized.com |Brands like Specialized
Popularity 8.3/10
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Cannondale
Cannondale's aluminium frames have a long record in trail and cross-country full suspension, recognisable by their fat-tube construction.
Top products: Jekyll 700· Super V· Rush
Website: cannondale.com |Brands like Cannondale
Popularity 7.5/10
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Giant
Giant's full suspension range runs from budget aluminium trail frames up to carbon race-oriented bikes with Fox shock options.
Top products: Trance 1· NRS C2· XTC AC 2
Website: giant-bicycles.com |Brands like Giant
Popularity 7.4/10
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5
Santa Cruz
Enduro and downhill frames built in California, with the V10 downhill bike a staple at race paddocks.
Top products: Blur· Heckler· Bullit
Popularity 7.3/10
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GT
GT's full suspension frames range from budget trail bikes to race-focused models, with the iDrive line aimed at competitive riders.
Top products: i-Drive 1.0· LTS-2· RTS-3
Website: gtbicycles.com |Brands like GT
Popularity 6.3/10
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Kona
Kona's full suspension frames lean toward rugged trail and freeride use, often fitted with Fox or DNM shocks.
Top products: Dawg Deluxe· The King· Manomano
Website: konaworld.com |Brands like Kona
Popularity 5.0/10
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Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain builds full suspension frames in Canada, with the ETSX trail line as the main draw for all-round riders.
Website: rockymountainuk.com |Brands like Rocky Mountain
Popularity 4.9/10
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Mongoose
Entry-level full suspension bikes on aluminium frames, aimed at weekend trail riders who want an easy, upright ride.
Top products: Teocali Comp· Otero Super· Canaan Elite
Website: mongoose.com |Brands like Mongoose
Popularity 4.9/10
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Schwinn
Schwinn's Rocket 88 is a budget full suspension mountain bike, usually sold through mass retailers rather than specialist shops.
Top products: Rocket 88· Homegrown
Website: schwinnbikes.com |Brands like Schwinn
Popularity 4.6/10
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Yeti Cycles
Yeti's carbon full suspension frames use its Switch Infinity linkage, aimed at serious trail and enduro riders willing to pay more.
Website: yeticycles.com |Brands like Yeti Cycles
Popularity 4.5/10
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Diamondback
Diamondback runs both carbon and aluminium 27.5-inch full suspension frames aimed at cross-country and trail riders.
Top products: Release 5C· Mission Pro
Website: diamondback.com |Brands like Diamondback
Popularity 4.4/10
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Marin
Marin's full suspension frames focus on trail riding and sit in the mid-price range, with sensible geometry for everyday trails.
Top products: Alpine Trail 8· Rift Zone 2
Website: marinbikes.com |Brands like Marin
Popularity 4.2/10
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Intense
Intense builds its full suspension around its own VPP linkage in lightweight aluminium and carbon, mostly for downhill and enduro riding.
Top products: Spider XVP· Tracer
Website: intensecycles.com |Brands like Intense
Popularity 3.9/10
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15
Eastern
Eastern Bike was founded in 1996 by Mike Corley and Jon Byers. It has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the BMX bike industry. As a rider-owned company, it mainly focuses on creating tires, complete bikes, forks, frames, and...
Website: easternbikes.com |Brands like Eastern
Popularity 3.7/10
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16
JAMIS
The increasing awareness of green issues has increased the demand for bicycles. People who have not ridden one since their childhood are now asking for one. However, you will not find JAMIS complaining about it. They build podium-winning bikes to...
Top products: Dakar XLT 1.0· Portal C3· Dakar Team
Website: jamisbikes.com |Brands like JAMIS
Popularity 3.4/10
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Micargi
Micargi Bicycles was established in Los Angeles and is a manufacturer of bicycles that are shipped worldwide. They offer a variety of choices that include products that are suitable for different surfaces. They have a solution for every type of...
Website: micargibicycles.com |Brands like Micargi
Popularity 3.4/10
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18
Turner
Turner designs bicycles for mountain, road and gravel riding. Spare parts and accessories are available too. Its clothing includes hoodies and tees for riders who want apparel to match their bikes.
Popularity 3.2/10
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19
SCOTT
Scott Brand produces paper towels in assorted textures for all purposes at affordable rates. Use them anywhere – in your kitchen, bathroom, or workshop! Shop towels and rags can clean and clear out messes at your workplace and are highly...
Top products: Spark RC
Website: scottbrand.com |Brands like SCOTT
Popularity 3.2/10
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Iron Horse
Iron Horse Bicycle is more than just a bicycle racing company; it was founded on passion and a touching story about two brothers competing against a steam engine. Even today, they host one of the country's top bicycle events, with...
Popularity 3.2/10
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Pivot Cycles
Pivot cycles are renowned worldwide for delivering ingenuity, confidence to beginners, and the latest mechanisms for the experienced. Its size-specific designs and forefront technology provide a peerless ride quality as well as an out-of-the-ordinary performance at any stage and place....
Website: pivotcycles.com |Brands like Pivot Cycles
Popularity 3.0/10
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22
Cove
Biking is an exciting event that several youths and adults together enjoy. Bicycles are designed in a number of ways. Some are for regular rides used by kids and aged people, while some are designed to go through intense terrains...
Popularity 3.0/10
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Ventana
Riding a bicycle always brings forward memories of childhood. The company makes mountain bikes with utmost care and attention to detail. They do not believe in mass production, so all the builds and frames of the bikes are made by...
Top products: El Saltamonte· El Fuego· Marble Peak
Website: ventanausa.com |Brands like Ventana
Popularity 3.0/10
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Kent
Kent makes hairbrushes and combs in England, and the company says it has been making brushes for a long time. Its boar bristle brushes have beech wood handles and come in oval, round and half-round shapes. The bristles are said...
Popularity 2.5/10
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25
Fuji
Fuji builds electrical protection and switching equipment through Fuji Electric, including molded case and earth leakage circuit breakers. Its line includes vacuum circuit breakers for reliable, low-maintenance operation and the GLOBAL-TWIN MCCB. Motor breakers are designed to avoid nuisance trips...
Top products: Outland 2.0· Adventure Comp
Popularity 2.5/10
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Niner
Niner bikes are a group of adventurous and committed bikers. The Niner community is welcoming and diverse on the route. When we're too exhausted to ride, you could find us fly fishing, lounging on the patio of one of Fort...
Top products: JET 9 RDO· WFO 9 RDO
Website: ninerbikes.com |Brands like Niner
Popularity 2.5/10
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BMC
The bikes that BMC builds in Switzerland are shaped by aerodynamic design, and the company's road and mountain models have won world titles. Its line also includes bike parts, car parts and motorcycle accessories.
Top products: Trail Fox TF01· Speedfox
Website: bmc-switzerland.com |Brands like BMC
Popularity 2.3/10
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28
Bianchi
Bianchi, an Italian bicycle maker, offers bike parts and performance bicycles for road riding and off-road cycling. The brand's history in cycling shows in its frames, components, and accessories. Its frames, components, and accessories are made with dependable equipment in...
Website: bianchi.com |Brands like Bianchi
Popularity 2.3/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Trek | trekbikes.com | /TrekBicycleIndia | trekbikesindia | @TrekBikesIndia | trekbikesusa |
| Specialized | specialized.com | – | – | – | – |
| Cannondale | cannondale.com | /RideCannondale | ridecannondale | @ridecannondale | CdaleBRAD |
| Giant | giant-bicycles.com | – | – | – | – |
| GT | gtbicycles.com | /GTBicycles | gtbicycles | – | GTBicycles1 |
| Kona | konaworld.com | /The-Kona-Bicycle-Co | konabikes | @konaworld | – |
| Rocky Mountain | rockymountainuk.com | /RockyMountainBicyclesUk | rockymountainbicyclesuk | – | – |
| Mongoose | mongoose.com | /MongooseBikes | mongoosebikes | @mongoose | Mongoose Scooters |
| Schwinn | schwinnbikes.com | /RideSchwinn | schwinnbikes | @rideschwinn | schwinnbicycles |
