Hardtail Mountain Bikes

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Hardtail mountain bikes offer a ton of value (especially when they're on sale), and it's also fun to have one around for quick, local rides.

We check in with Pat and Doug from Kona to learn how hardtail mountain bikes are specced, and what makes for a 'hardcore hardtail.'

The Schwinn Axum delivers 29er wheels, a one-by drivetrain, and a dropper post for under $500. We put it to the test for trail rides.

The Devinci Kobain promises to be a capable and affordable hardtail trail bike. We put it to the test.

The Womble is the most aggressive mountain bike in the Moots lineup, with a 140mm fork.

The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.

The Sage Powerline titanium 29er mountain bike features timeless construction with a fairly progressive design that should serve riders for years to come. It's like getting an XC race bike, bikepacking rig, and everyday trail bike in a single package.

John tests the all new Mullet Honeymaker, a titanium hardtail mountain bike designed around a 29er wheel up front and a 27.5+ wheel in the rear.