Today's mountain bikes are the cheapest they've been in a decade. We have the receipts.

This article from Singletracks Mountain Bike News discusses how inflation-adjusted prices for mountain bikes have remained the same or decreased over the past decade, despite the perception that they have become more expensive. The analysis shows that the average price of bikes from major brands like Giant, Trek, and Specialized has actually decreased by a few hundred dollars when adjusted for inflation. Additionally, the performance of modern bikes has significantly improved with better components and features, making them a better value than in 2017.