Ten best mountain bike upgrades under $150 to dramatically improve your bike without burning a hole in your wallet !

Buying the best mountain biking products in each key component category can be pricey, so we’ve rounded up the best budget options.

Each of these pieces of gear or other options has been thoroughly tested by our test team and received a great rating.

Our recommendations are based on budget options of less than $150 where each key component category alongside the best products is available for the mountain bike riders. Our suggestions are based on our experiences, so you can give it a heads up for the upgrades.

Mountain Bike Upgrades under $150

There are a whole lot of parts that are really vital to making your bike feel great beneath all the hype and latest ‘must have’ gear. We’ve put together our top ten low-cost, high-value bike kits that’ll make you feel like a million bucks, and they’re all easy to install.

Budget Bike Upgrades | Prologo Dimension NDR Saddle

• Buy now from the local bike shop
• Price – $135

With 3mm more padding all over the saddle surface, the Dimension NDR maximizes comfort for longer rides due to its off-road orientation. In addition to supporting the pelvic rotation, the round shape improves saddle contact. In aerodynamic & aggressive positions, the snub-nose spreads pressure better, especially in 35mm shorter than traditional saddles. It reduces numbness and ensures the flow of blood by widening the PAS channel. A side protector is also fitted to prevent scratches, rips, and tears.

Budget Bike Upgrades | HOPE DH Stem 0 deg 50mm O/S

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• Price – $140

The DH stem are built with a pure strength in mind to hold up to even the most extreme riding styles.

Each stem is CNC-machined from a solid billet of 2014T6 aluminum

Ensure that one pair of bolts is tightened before the other pair of bolts so that the load is distributed evenly throughout the bar and stress is decreased.

Extra strength is provided by three bolts on the steerer clamp

Available in 50mm lengths and 0 degree rises

The DH stem is machined from an aluminum billet of 2014 T6 with four bolt bar clamps and three bolts on the steerer clamp for extra strength. To distribute the load evenly throughout the bar and decrease stress, tighten one pair of bolts first and then the other pair.

Budget Bike Upgrades | RX4+ Caliper Complete – FM – DOT

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Price – $140

Taking advantage of 25 years of hydraulic disc brake design and manufacturing experience, the RX4+ caliper incorporates the same knowledge and skills into the world of road and cyclocross dropbar brakes. This monobloc design provides unrivalled feel and modulation due to precision CNC machining. There are two types of drop bar calipers available: flat mount front & rear and post mount.

Additional features why you need to upgrade with RX4 is:

• Rotors with diameters of 140, 160, & 180mm are compatible with these brake calipers 
• There will be a D etched on the bore cap of Dot Fluid Calipers.
• Bore caps on Mineral Oil Calipers will have an M etched on them.
• Lightweight slimline 4 piston design
• Monobloc design creates a stiffer caliper, reducing friction between brake pads and levers
• CNC machined aluminum with top entry pad fitting

RX4 is compatible with Sram Red eTap AXS, Sram Red, Sram Force eTap AXS, Sram Force, Sram Rival, Sram Apex and Sram S900.

Budget Bike Upgrades | Hope T47 Threaded 30mm

• Buy now from The Local Bike Shop
• Price: $146.00

The Hope T47 bottom bracket is currently popular among custom frame builders and is being adopted by larger frame manufacturers. As with the rest of our range, the T47 Bottom bracket features high-quality seals and bearings. Custom bike manufacturers are increasingly using the T47 bottom bracket standard as it holds the features such as:

• Aluminium cups that have been CNC machined
• Internal cable routing optimized for center tube
• Bearings are made of stainless steel
• Compatible with 68mm and 73mm BB shells
• Suitable for cranksets with 30mm axles
• Bearings are easily serviced and replaced

Having a bearing that can be easily replaced and maintained makes the bottom brackets a smart choice for any biker. Aluminum center sleeve and outer bearing shells form the base. The inner bearing is protected from water and dirt via O-rings between the center sleeve and the bearing shells.

Budget Bike Upgrades | Stan’s No Tubes Baron MK3 Rim – 27.5″

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Price – $115

The Baron MK3 brings out the best in high-volume tires.

A 35mm internal width of the Baron MK3 gives Plus tires Stan’s unbeatable traction and control. In addition to the Sentry and Major, the Baron MK3 offers the most rim width options for wider tires, ranging from 2.60″-3.00″. You also get the additional features of:

• A tubeless rim design that balances lateral stiffness with radial compliance.
• A 35mm internal width provides maximum stability and control.
• The 6069 alloy and rim shape have been strengthened, stiffened, and made lighter.
• Low rolling resistance and improved handling are some of the benefits of patent-pending tubeless technology with a bead socket.
• A tubeless system that is easy to set up and requires little maintenance.
• The WideRight is optimized for trail tires with a diameter of 2.80″–3.20″.

In combination with Stan’s patented ultra low profile sidewall, the Baron MK3 keeps you in control on even the most technical trails. As a result of the low profile of our rims, Plus wheels are also lighter than traditional rims. Faster, easier, and more reliable tubeless performance has never been possible.

Ultimate Bike Upgrades | Hope Race X2 Caliper Complete

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• Price – $118

Designed and manufactured hydraulic disc brakes for more than 25 years and transferred knowledge and skills to the road and cyclocross drop bar brakes world. Resulting in a stiffer caliper thanks to a CNC machined monobloc design, this caliper gives an unsurpassed feel and modulation.

• The following calipers are available to suit drop bar setups: Flat Mount front & rear & Post Mount.
• Rotors with 140, 160, and 180 mm diameters can be fitted with these calipers.
• Fitting for top entry pad made from 2014 T6 aluminum CNC machined.
• D-etched Bore Caps will be used on Dot Fluid Calipers.
• An M will be etched on the Bore Cap of a Mineral Oil Caliper.
• An ultra-lightweight four-piston design with a slim profile.
• The monobloc design makes the brake caliper stiffer, reducing the feeling of fuzzy levers and brake pad rubbing.

Ultimate Bike Upgrades | Hope F20 Pedals Complete

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Price – $ 118.99

F20 pedals are crafted from one piece of 2014 T6 aluminum. In addition to their wave-like design on the surface, the F20 pedals have 20 interchangeable pins. Hope F20 pedal features:

• Stability is assured by CNC milled, anodized, and slightly concave platform.
• The pedal shaft is made from high strength Cr-Mo and has been heat treated.
• An IGUS socket with three industrial bearings ensures smooth running and a long service life.
• A hollow pin provides enormous grip that can be exchanged.

Thanks to the Cr-Mo steel axle, the pedals are nice and flat with a height of 14mm. There are three industrial bearings and an O-ring in a bore that is fully sealed with two washer seals and a Norglide bushing on the axle.

Ultimate Bike Upgrades | PRO 4 Front 28H

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• Price – $110.00

The Pro 4 Front Bike Hub confirms Hope’s status as one of the world’s toughest and most reliable brands with its CNC machined aluminum design. 

Featuring fully sealed bearings, disc brake compatibility, and easy serviceability, this mountain bike hub sets the standard. It is also adaptable to various axle types, making it compatible with all modern and older bike forks.

Ultimate Bike Upgrades | PRO 2 EVO/PRO 3 – Shimano Aluminium

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• Price – $118

Despite the durability of Hope’s rear hubs, aggressive mountain biking can be tough on components, so we offer this replacement freehub body to make your rear hub work like new once again. The four pawls engage the twenty-four tooth steel ratchet, allowing you to pedal almost instantly. It’s compatible with the popular Pro 2 Evo, Pro 3 and Mono models. In addition, it features fully sealed cartridge bearings for low rolling resistance, long life, and durability.

An aluminum cassette body with a four-pawl ratchet mechanism.There are 40 points of engagement (9 deg) and are compatible with Pro 2 Evo/Pro 3 – 9,10,11 Shimano HG

Ultimate Bike Upgrades | Hope Universal 6 Bolt Floating Disc

• Buy now from The Local Bike Shop
• Price – $71.99 – $78.99

There is no doubt that floating rotors are now a firm favorite of both performance-oriented riders and those just looking for something a little different. They are made with stainless steel braking surfaces riveted to aluminum carriers.  It includes features such as:

• A standard rotor is available as well as a floating rotor and a vented rotor.
• There are a variety of sizes to choose from: 140mm to 225mm.
• Each rotor includes the necessary hardware to attach to the hub.
• Braking surface made from laser-cut stainless steel.
• A range of floating and vented centers is available, including black, silver, red, blue, purple, and orange .

The rotors can expand and contract in response to temperature changes, as well as saving weight. In addition it has its own braking systems, with redesigned floating discs with a wider braking surface to allow them to be used in many other systems of mountain bikes.

If you want to explore more of the upgrades for your mountain bike you can explore The Local Bike Shop!