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Mountain bike hardtails for beginners to professionals
Mountain bike hardtails for beginners to professionals
Hardtails are mountain bikes with only front suspension. Their simple design allows long, care-free days in the saddle, and they are lighter and more versatile than their full-suspension counterparts. Choose between 27.5 and 29" wheels depending on your body size and riding style. Smaller riders who prefer improved agility might prefer the slightly smaller wheels, which are also quicker to spin up to speed. If you're taller and prefer greater stability, you may find prefer a 29er - the larger wheels enable you to get over trail obstacles more easily.

Hardtail Mountain Bikes

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Number of gears cassette

Shifting Components - Brand

  • microSHIFT 2
  • Shimano 27
  • Sram 4

Brake system

  • Hydraulic disc brake 25
  • Mechanical disc brake 3
  • V-Brake 5

Weight in kg

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Frame Material

  • Aluminium 32
  • Carbon 1

Travel in mm

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Fork Brand

  • RockShox 8
  • Suntour 18

Seatpost Type

  • Dropper 3
  • integrated seatpost 30

Model year

Series

  • Cube Aim 10
  • Cube Analog 1
  • Ghost Nirvana 1
  • GT Bicycles Aggressor 1
  • Kona Honzo 2
  • Marin Bobcat 3
  • Marin Bolinas 3
  • ORBEA Laufey 1
  • Orbea Onna 3
  • Serious EL Capitan 1
  • Serious Rockville 1
  • Serious Rockville Lite 5

Colour

  • yellow
  • grey
  • green
  • red
  • blue
  • white
  • black
  • olive
  • silver

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Kona Honzo green
Kona Honzo green
Kona
Honzo green
£1,399.00
  • Versions: S | 38,5cm (29")M | 41cm (29")L | 45cm (29")
Wilier 101X NX Eagle black/red
Wilier 101X NX Eagle black/red
Wilier
101X NX Eagle black/red
£1,599.00
  • Versions: 42cm (29")
Marin Bobcat Trail 4 silver
Marin Bobcat Trail 4 silver
Marin
Bobcat Trail 4 silver
£823.99
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (27,5") (27.5")M | 43,1cm (29") (29")
Serious Rockville 20 black/yellow
Serious Rockville 20 black/yellow
Serious
Rockville 20 black/yellow
£381.99
  • Versions: 38cm (27.5")42cm (27.5")
Serious Rockville 20 Lite black/yellow
Serious Rockville 20 Lite black/yellow
Serious
Rockville 20 Lite black/yellow
£339.99
  • Versions: 38cm (27.5")42cm (27.5")46cm (27.5")
Serious Rockville 20 Lite white/red
Serious Rockville 20 Lite white/red
Serious
Rockville 20 Lite white/red
£339.99
  • Versions: 42cm (27.5")46cm (27.5")
Serious Rockville 20 Lite black/grey
Serious Rockville 20 Lite black/grey
Serious
Rockville 20 Lite black/grey
£339.99
  • Versions: 38cm (27.5")42cm (27.5")
Serious Rockville 20 Lite green/blue
Serious Rockville 20 Lite green/blue
Serious
Rockville 20 Lite green/blue
£339.99
  • Versions: 42cm (27.5")46cm (27.5")
Cube Aim SLX graphite'n'metal
Cube Aim SLX graphite'n'metal
Cube
Aim SLX graphite'n'metal
£671.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")22" | XL (29")
Cube Aim Pro grey'n'flashyellow
Cube Aim Pro grey'n'flashyellow
Cube
Aim Pro grey'n'flashyellow
£528.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")22" | XL (29")
Orbea Onna 40 black
Orbea Onna 40 black
Orbea
Onna 40 black
£651.99
  • Versions: M | 43cm (29")L | 47cm (29")
Cube Aim SLX white'n'blue'n'red
Cube Aim SLX white'n'blue'n'red
Cube
Aim SLX white'n'blue'n'red
£671.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")22" | XL (29")
Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 black
Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 black
Marin
Bolinas Ridge 2 black
£636.99
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (27,5") (27.5")M | 43,1cm (29") (29")
Cube Analog flashgrey'n'red
Cube Analog flashgrey'n'red
Cube
Analog flashgrey'n'red
£755.99
  • Versions: 20" | L22" | XL
GT Bicycles Aggressor Sport mystic red
GT Bicycles Aggressor Sport mystic red
GT Bicycles
Aggressor Sport mystic red
£534.99
  • Versions: M | 46cm | 29" (29")
Marin Bobcat Trail 3 blue
Marin Bobcat Trail 3 blue
Marin
Bobcat Trail 3 blue
£725.99
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (27,5") (27.5")L | 48,2cm (29")
Cube Aim Allroad navyblack'n'blue
Cube Aim Allroad navyblack'n'blue
Cube
Aim Allroad navyblack'n'blue
£587.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Serious Rockville 20 Lite race fire red
Serious Rockville 20 Lite race fire red
Serious
Rockville 20 Lite race fire red
£339.99
  • Versions: 42cm (27.5")
Orbea Onna 50 violet blue/white
Orbea Onna 50 violet blue/white
Orbea
Onna 50 violet blue/white
£547.99
  • Versions: L | 47cm (29")XL | 54cm (29")
Cube Aim EX grey'n'red
Cube Aim EX grey'n'red
Cube
Aim EX grey'n'red
£629.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Cube Aim Pro shiftverde'n'black
Cube Aim Pro shiftverde'n'black
Cube
Aim Pro shiftverde'n'black
£528.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Cube Aim Race black'n'azure
Cube Aim Race black'n'azure
Cube
Aim Race black'n'azure
£570.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Orbea Onna 50 black
Orbea Onna 50 black
Orbea
Onna 50 black
£547.99
  • Versions: M | 43cm (29")
Cube Aim black'n'blue
Cube Aim black'n'blue
Cube
Aim black'n'blue
£503.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 blue
Marin Bolinas Ridge 2 blue
Marin
Bolinas Ridge 2 blue
£636.99
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (29") (29")
Cube Aim mistygreen'n'black
Cube Aim mistygreen'n'black
Cube
Aim mistygreen'n'black
£503.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Serious EL Capitan Comp 29" black
Serious EL Capitan Comp 29" black
Serious
EL Capitan Comp 29" black
£1,039.00
  • Versions: M | 43cm (29")
Orbea Laufey H30 aluminium raw
Orbea Laufey H30 aluminium raw
Orbea
Laufey H30 aluminium raw
£1,399.00
  • Versions: M | 43,2cm (29+")
Cube Aim Race olive'n'black
Cube Aim Race olive'n'black
Cube
Aim Race olive'n'black
£570.99
  • Versions: 20" | L (29")
Marin Bolinas Ridge 1 29" gloss blue/off-white/roarange
Marin Bolinas Ridge 1 29" gloss blue/off-white/roarange
Marin
Bolinas Ridge 1 29" gloss blue/off-white/roarange
£529.99
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (29")
Marin Bobcat Trail 5 black
Marin Bobcat Trail 5 black
Marin
Bobcat Trail 5 black
£1,019.00
  • Versions: M | 43,1cm (27,5") (27.5")
Kona Honzo DL grey
Kona Honzo DL grey
Kona
Honzo DL grey
£2,349.00
  • Versions: M | 41cm (29")
Ghost Nirvana Tour SF Universal dark blue pearl/bright blue glossy
Ghost Nirvana Tour SF Universal dark blue pearl/bright blue glossy
Ghost
Nirvana Tour SF Universal dark blue pearl/bright blue glossy
£1,569.00
  • Versions: M | 44,1cm (29")

Hardtails

As you start your biking journey, there's a lot to think about. For those of you looking to find that perfect all-terrain bike, then a hardtail could be the one for you. However, choosing the right one can be quite difficult. First, you need to think about what type of riding you want to do. It's also important to get the right size bike.

Dartmoor Hornet Hardtail Mountain Bike in Red

Here at Bikester, we have a full guide on hardtail bikes as well as a convenient hardtail frame calculator so that you get the perfect fit.

What is a hardtail mountain bike?

Hardtails are a type of mountain bike that offer a truly versatile, all-terrain option. The difference between these and other bikes is that there are no rear shocks in place. This means that the bike has rigid suspension forks, firmer MTB seatposts or simply a front suspension. Generally, a hardtail MTB tends to be lighter than the more expensive full-suspension bikes. This makes them great for both newcomers to this type of biking, as well as more established riders looking to start a new riding style.

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Starting out

Newcomers can get overwhelmed thanks to the wide range of options here. Serious hardtails make great entry-level bikes. For instance, there's the sporty Rockville option, which is great for those just starting out. It has a lightweight frame made of aluminium, that's also well-balanced and features a classic design. Better yet, it can be used for leisure activities or mountain biking as you see fit. Its versatile components make it great for use on different surfaces. Similarly, the Serious 8 Ball model is another great starting point for this type of bike.

Trail or endurance hardtails

Depending on the way you intend to use your hardtail mountain bike, there are a number of different options open to you. Trail hardtails tend to offer more relaxed frames with wider handles and some suspension. Enduro bikes, on the other hand, focus on the descent and providing good front travel capabilities in a much lighter frame.

For longer, enduro or mountain biking pursuits, the Orbea hardtails make a great option. The Laufey is one of Orbea's most versatile bikes. Better yet, it's not made for a specific type of rider meaning it's great for beginners and experts alike. It does lean toward mountain biking thanks to the wider wheels at 29 inches (73.66 cm). It's also hydroforming, which means that the frame is not easily twisted when bouncing over uneven ground.

Other great options for a trail hardtail are the Ghost hardtails. The KATO offers a fast, agile bike that can move uphill well. However, this can also be used on a simple tour. This model has low-maintenance components making it one of the easier bikes to look after. It has a number of additional features making it great for long journeys. These include the ability to lower the seatposts, a place on the frame to store a water bottle, and excellent braking power no matter if you're on or off-road.

Going electric

Nowadays, there is a growing move toward hybrid bikes too. Cube hardtails fall under this category offering great MTBs but with an electronic twist. No matter what type of terrain you like to ride on, Cube bikes are a must.

In terms of hardtails though, the Reaction Hybrid is an excellent option. It combines a Bosch drive with the hugely innovative PowerTube frame created by Cube. Additionally, there are 9 gears from Shimano and this bike offers a very comfortable ride no matter the distance. Finally, the bike also offers excellent braking power in all weathers, so there are no issues there either. This type of bike is also excellent for beginners as the electric motor can give you a boost when trying to climb some of those steeper areas of ascent.

Once you have settled on a hardtail, you can then take a look at Bikester for additions to make your ride smoother.