Keep scrolling to see our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes, from cross-country whippets to proper hardcore trail blasters. At the bottom of the page, you can find our advice about everything ...

I feel like it’s been decades since I last saw a new ti Moots XC hardtail, but this MXC means the Colorado bike builder still has cross-country racing on the brain. Their PR team hints it could be ...

Specialized Bicycles has been a leading name in cycling ever since its first days upon this world. Most recently, they’ve unleashed a lineup of hardtail XC MTBs aimed at being peak performers no ...

BIKE Magazine aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The advancements in modern XC bikes are coming fast, and we’re ...

Doubling down on its World Cup-winning lineage, Canyon's new 2025 Exceed lineup aims to pack some of the advantages of a softtail into the lightness and response of a hardtail, a bold move from Canyon ...

“Hey. Psst! Come here. Quick!” “Who, me?” “Yeah. You’re that guy looking for a cross-country rig, right?” “Uhm, yeah. How did you know?” “Does it even matter, my man!? You want a bike or not?” “Who ...

Ineos Grenadiers’ multi-talented stars Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot are both racing a brand new Pinarello at the Worlds in Glasgow this week. The bike is a new hardtail addition to the ...

While there's no doubt that best hardtail mountain bikes are great options for beginners, they're also a top choice for experienced riders looking for the lightest bike possible or who want to ...