Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
£750.00
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Hardtail
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
£699.00
Mondraker Vantage RR (2015) review
With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
£1,699.00
Specialized Pitch Comp (2105) review
The old Pitch was a classic, can this one rekindle the flame?
£550.00
Halfords 13 Incline Delta review
A new brand from Halfords that promises simplicity and value.
£1,399.99
GT Zaskar 27.5 Elite review
Falls short of the Zaskar legend - £1,299.99
£1,299.99
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Orange Clockwork 120 S review
There's already a 29er Clockwork, now Orange has introduced a 650b version - £1,250
£1,250.00
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On-One Lurcher Carbon 29 (frame only) review
The thought of a carbon 29er hardtail frame for less than £300 sounds enticing, but can it live up to the test?
£279.99
Kinesis Maxlight Sync Ti review
Kinesis has switched to titanium for a feature-rich hardtail that covers two wheel standards in three sizes
£2,999.99
Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL 6.9 review
The Grand Canyon has a carbon frame sexy enough to charm any rider, spec to boggle the mind and an amazing price tag
£1,515.00
NS Eccentric review
NS has entered the trail bike market with the Eccentric, a beautifully crafted steel hardtail with 650b wheels and a penchant for a comfy ride
£1,600.00
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Bird Zero.1 review
New direct-sales mountain bike brand Bird ruffles some feathers with its killer value 650b hardtail
£1,600.00
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Genesis High Latitude review
A smooth ride but lacks precision due to poor tyre choice and a long stem
£999.99
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Cannondale Trail 29 5 Review
A great frame let down by mediocre components
£599.99
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Chromag Surface review
A big-wheeled, big-fun, boutique hardtail that loves it steep and technical
£1,119.99
Trek X-Caliber 7 Review
Read the full review of the Trek X-Caliber 7 hardtail
£600.00
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Saracen Mantra Pro Review
Read the full review of the Saracen Mantra Pro hardtail
£599.99
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Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9W Review
Read the full review of our women-specific Hardtail of the Year
£699.00
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Trek Stache 8 review
First introduced last season, the Stache is billed as a trail-ready 29er hardtail designed to meet all the exacting demands of the modern mountain biker. The frame shares most design…
£1,800.00
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Vitus Sentier 275 VR review
Our £1,000 Hardtail of the Year offers a good all-round package and an amazingly fun ride — and it's now reduced to £799.99
£799.99
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