Hardtail Mountain Bikes
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Review | Orbea Laufey H-LTD is a fun and capable hardtail that doesn't offer value for money
Hardtail life is a choice, not a compromise
Review | Trek Procaliber 9.7 AXS Gen 3 proves there's still a place for XC hardtails
Updated cross-country hardtail that's ready for racing
Review | Rockrider E-ST100’s £999 price undermines performance
Aggressively priced eMTB is held back by limited spec and conservative geometry
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Long-term review | Has Kai been won over by the simple charms of Orbea's Laufey H10 hardtail?
Kai wraps up his adventures with this versatile hardtail
Review | Fairlight Holt XT
Fairlight branches out into the MTB world
Review | Yeti ARC C2
Does the ARC’s ride justify the outlay?
Review | Merida Big.Nine TR 8000
XC courses through the Big.Nine TR’s veins, but does it matter?
Review | Mason Raw Deore XT + Hope upgrade pack
Mason’s RAW feels like a true quiver killer
Review | Merida Big.Trail 600
Can this hardtail keep up when the going gets tough?
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year contender | Cannondale Habit HT 1
Premium spec at a budget price
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year contender | Calibre Line T3-27
Is this sleek hardtail the ultimate multi-tasker?
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year contender | Giant Fathom 29 2
The Fathom promises to be a brilliant budget performer
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year contender | Whyte 529
An impressively specced, fun-fuelled hardtail on a budget
Budget Mountain Bike of the Year winner | Rockrider AM 100 Hardrail
A trail-taming beast that won't maul your wallet