text: find a good mountain bike? i'm looking for a good mountain bike. what brand/models would you recommend? my budget is around 2000 dollars. i want a xc bike for dirt trails as well as asphalt bike paths. thanks all. when you are looking for a new bike, you should takesome time to make sure the bike fits you. if you are serious about a bike, you should go to a bike shop instead of a department store. your local bike shop people will help you get a bike that suits you best.  you can get a good bike from different brands, it will depend most on your taste. most common brands include gt, cannondale, kona, santa cruz, iron horse,tomac among others.  a good site is mountain bike review, where users rate their bikes and cycling related accesories.  for 2000usd you can get a great bike without problem