If never ridden a hardtail, or if it’s been a while, now is a good time to pick one up. Today’s modern XC and trail hardtails have more relaxed geometry and wide, large-volume tires do a great job taking the sting out of bumpy trails. With these picks you’re getting a solid platform to start, with funds left over to upgrade components down the road.
Also be sure to check out the deals we found on other bikes this week, including full suspension, fat bike, and gravel picks. There’s also a bonus shoe and pair of sunglasses below!
Niner Air 9 XT Jenson Exclusive Bike
$2,199.00 | $1,319.00 sale
This Niner Jet 9 comes with a rock-solid Shimano XT mechanical drivetrain and is the rare mountain bike that’s also compatible with a front derailleur.
Buy from Jenson USA
Cannondale Habit HT 3 Mountain Bike
$1,199.00 | $949.93 sale
The Habit has a slack 64° head tube angle and a 130mm fork making it a fun and playful hardtail. Ride it hard and upgrade the parts down the road! Sizes small, medium, and large are available.
Buy from REI
Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 AL D 29
$2,099.00 | $1,799.00 sale
This Chameleon is set up to shred with a Maxxis Minion DHF tire up front and an Aggressor in the rear. Sizes medium and large only.
Buy from Mikes Bikes
Salsa Timberjack XT 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike
$2,199.99 | $1,999.99 sale
The aluminum alloy Timberjack features trail bike geo and this build comes with a mixed Shimano mechanical drivetrain, Maxxis tires, and 4-piston Shimano brakes. Sizes XS, M, L, and XL available.
Buy from Performance Bike
Pivot Shadowcat Eagle 70/90 Brunch Ride
$6,599.00 | $3,999.00 sale
27.5 fans, this is your trail bike! Pivot is known for smart builds, and this Shadowcat is no exception with a SRAM Eagle Transmission mechanical drivetrain, Fox suspension, and a DT Swiss wheelset.
Buy from Backcountry
Kona Ouroboros CR/DL
$3,799.00 | $2,599.94 sale
The carbon-fiber Ouroboros gravel bike fits mountain bike tires up to 2.1″ wide, and this build features an electronic SRAM drivetrain, Maxxis Rambler tires, and hydraulic disc brakes on big 180mm rotors. Sizes 48mm to 58mm available.
Buy from Jenson USA
Mondraker Foxy Carbon R
$6,599.00 | $2,429.95 sale
The full-carbon Mondraker Foxy is an incredibly capable enduro bike at a bonkers price. The build doesn’t blow us away, but it does come with a Fox 36 Performance fork, 4-piston brakes, and a 12-speed drivetrain which will certainly get the job done. Size XL priced slightly higher at $2,699.95.
Buy from Jenson USA
Canyon Dude CF 8
$2,299.00 | $1,699.00 sale
The carbon-fiber Canyon Dude is technically not a hardtail, or even a mountain bike for that matter. Still, it’s an incredibly capable off-road bike for getting waaay off the grid. Sizes S, M, and L available.
Buy from Canyon
Giro Chamber III Mountain Biking Shoe
$199.95 | $139.96 sale
Bonus: Save on a pair of flat-pedal inspired clipless shoes that are perfect for trail riding in comfort and style.
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
Smith Leadout Pivlock Polarized Sunglasses
$235.00 | $112.80 sale
Save big on these Smith Leadout Pivlock sunglasses with photochromic lens that adjusts to light conditions on the fly. Price reflects 20% additional savings available today only.
Buy from Backcountry
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