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Now these four companies produce some seriously expensive super bikes but a couple also produce some great cheaper bikes (Especially Specialized and Marin) and I have to say I'm heavily in favour of buying last years models, which are as much as 50% cheaper. In the case of Specialized a truly superb last years cross country full suspension bike, can be had for a grand . If you think this is too much, you won't be buying one of the best mountain bikes in the world, as (at the moment) these run from a grand upwards. Think yourself lucky, only a couple of years ago, similar bikes were over �1500. Next week we're covering the best components in the world, as you'll be enjoying your jack of all trades super bike so much, you're going to wear out a whole lot of moving parts. See Component Awards. For a look at longer travel bikes check out Freeride Review. Go here for a look at Frame Materials.