Neither Merax Finiss nor Schwinn Protocol 1.0 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 84 Mountain Bike expert endorsements , however neither Merax Finiss nor Schwinn Protocol 1.0 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Mountain Bike received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 or other critically acclaimed Mountain Bikes of this month.
For reference, REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 received 3 endorsements this month, from Cyclists Hub (6 Feb 2024), Switchback Travel (21 Mar 2022) and Bicycle Guider (27 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Mountain Bike | OutdoorGearLab  | Verywell Fit  | Outside  | Runner's World  | Cyclists Hub  | Switchback Travel  | Bike Perfect  | The Strategist  | Bikexchange  | Bicycle Guider  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 The REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 mountain bike is a reliable and durable option for recreational riders who want an affordable bike for off-road adventures, offering a lightweight frame, powerful brakes, and a good range of gears. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $370 |  Merax Finiss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $600 |  Schwinn Protocol 1.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Merax Finiss 
Schwinn Protocol 1.0 Customers like Merax Finiss noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Schwinn Protocol 1.0
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Merax Finiss, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Schwinn Protocol 1.0.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling mountain bike receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Merax Finiss and Schwinn Protocol 1.0 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
| Merax Finiss | |
| Schwinn Protocol 1.0 | |
| Median best-selling Mountain Bike |
Schwinn Protocol 1.0 is more popular than Merax Finiss
It's fairly safe to say that Schwinn Protocol 1.0 is a more popular mountain bike than Merax Finiss, based on its 400+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Merax Finiss and Schwinn Protocol 1.0 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gravity FSX 2017 | $449 |
In comparison:
 8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Titan Punisher | $350 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Schwinn Mesa | $604 | No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
 | Mongoose Exlipse | $450 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Mountain Bike | OutdoorGearLab | Verywell Fit | Outside | Runner's World | Cyclists Hub | Switchback Travel | Bike Perfect | The Strategist | Bikexchange | Bicycle Guider |
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| 1 | - | Check price | REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 The REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 mountain bike is a reliable and durable option for recreational riders who want an affordable bike for off-road adventures, offering a lightweight frame, powerful brakes, and a good range of gears. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp is a high-quality and durable mountain bike that excels in aggressive trail riding and enduro racing, offering a smooth and controlled ride with powerful components and a strong carbon fiber frame. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Yeti SB130 The Yeti SB130 is a high-performance mountain bike with a carbon fiber frame, exceptional suspension system, and durable components, making it a versatile and capable choice for experienced riders tackling a variety of trails. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Specialized Turbo Levo Comp The Specialized Turbo Levo Comp is a durable and reliable electric mountain bike with high-performance capabilities, although there have been some recent reliability issues with the motor. | 9 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 5 | - | - |
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- 🚲 Dual-Suspension design smooths bumps while biking and increases control for fluid riding
- 🚲 Fitted Shimano 21-speed derailleurs and shifters for reliable and smooth gear shifting
- 🚲 Linear pull breaks provide enhanced stopping power
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- Schwinn aluminum dual suspension frame and powerful Schwinn suspension fork soak up bumps and thumps to provide you a durable riding experience; 27.5-inch wheels fit riders 64 to 74 inches tall
- 21-speed trigger shifters make gear changes easy and smooth
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Merax Finiss is a popular option in the middle of the mountain bikes price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling mountain bikes and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hasa Gallop 3.0 or Titan Punisher .
Merax Finiss is $69.02 cheaper than the average mountain bike ($439.01).
Schwinn Protocol 1.0 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling mountain bikes and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Schwinn Mesa or Mongoose Status 2.2 .
Schwinn Protocol 1.0 is $160.76 more expensive than the average mountain bike ($439.01).
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