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The Best Hardcore Hardtails Today Make the Older Ones Look Like Toys

by Jeff Barber
A mountain bike resting on a rocky outcrop in a grassy landscape. The bike features a light tan frame with black wheels and prominent Maxxis tires, positioned at an angle to showcase its design. The background includes sparse vegetation and a clear sky, suggesting an outdoor, adventurous setting.
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A mountain bike with a sleek gold frame parked on a dirt trail surrounded by greenery and fallen leaves. The bike features a black front fork, thick tires, and a prominent gear setup, highlighting its readiness for outdoor adventures.
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A vibrant purple Stinner Tunnel steel hardtail mountain bike is positioned on a grassy patch, with a blurred natural landscape in the background. The bike features a sturdy frame, wide tires, and detailed components, showcasing its readiness for outdoor adventures.
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A modern mountain bike with a sleek silver frame and wide tires sits on a bed of colorful autumn leaves in a forest setting. The bike features a sturdy front fork, a multi-speed gear system, and a minimalist design, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees in the background.
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A modern mountain bike with a sleek silver frame and wide tires sits on a bed of colorful autumn leaves in a forest setting. The bike features a sturdy front fork, a multi-speed gear system, and a minimalist design, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees in the background.
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Close-up of a bike's crankset featuring a circular chainring and a black pedal labeled "pinion." The bike frame is partially visible, showcasing a light green color, and there is a textured tire in the background along a dirt trail.
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A mountain biker in a blue shirt and helmet performs a jump on a dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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A mountain biker in motion jumps over a rocky trail in a lush green forest, surrounded by trees and foliage. The image captures the speed and agility of the rider as they navigate the rugged terrain.
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Close-up of a bike's crankset featuring a circular chainring and a black pedal labeled "pinion." The bike frame is partially visible, showcasing a light green color, and there is a textured tire in the background along a dirt trail.
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The Aventon Ramblas hardtail eMTB is a great e-bike, but not a great mountain bike
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A mountain biker in a blue shirt and helmet performs a jump on a dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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Trek Marlin+ 8 hardtail eMTB mixes business with pleasure [Review]
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A mountain biker wearing an orange helmet and a green long-sleeved shirt jumps over a rocky path in a forested area, surrounded by trees and greenery. The bike’s wheels are off the ground, showcasing an action shot of the rider mid-air.
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Close-up image of a bicycle's head tube featuring a logo with a flying bird and a crown, set against a light sandy background. The bike frame is metallic with intricate detailing and black cables visible in the foreground.
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A blue mountain bike stands in tall golden grass with a sunlit mountain range in the background, creating a scenic outdoor landscape.
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A mountain biker navigating a rugged trail through a dense forest, surrounded by tall trees and lush green ferns. The rider is airborne, showcasing skill and control as they maneuver over a rough patch of terrain.
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Transition TransAm Hardcore Hardtail is Back
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Two cyclists riding mountain bikes along a dirt trail in a wooded area during daylight. One cyclist, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and a helmet, is slightly ahead, while the other, dressed in a plaid shirt and a helmet, follows closely behind. The landscape features bare trees and a dirt track, indicating early spring conditions.
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Walmart Releases its own Mountain Bike Line, Priced at $398 and Less
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A vibrant purple mountain bike parked on a gravel path surrounded by red rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
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A mountain biker in motion jumps over a rocky trail in a lush green forest, surrounded by trees and foliage. The image captures the speed and agility of the rider as they navigate the rugged terrain.
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The Marin El Roy Hardtail is Very Slack, But it's not for Slackers [Review]
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A modern mountain bike featuring a sleek purple frame, wide tires with aggressive tread, and a suspension fork. The bike is positioned against a gradient background transitioning from soft pink to purple, highlighting its design elements. The gear system is visible on the rear wheel, showcasing its suitability for off-road terrain.
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Why the Humble Hardtail isn't Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
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Interior of a bicycle shop named "Brown County Bikes" in Nashville, Indiana. The space features rows of black bicycles for sale, a counter with bar stools, and a display area for bike accessories and clothing. The walls are painted in light colors, and there are metal industrial-style fixtures and a wooden sliding door in the background. A small child’s bike is positioned on the floor near the counter.
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A black and white photograph of a mountain biker descending a rocky slope in a misty forest, with beams of light filtering through the trees. The image captures a dynamic moment of outdoor adventure, emphasizing the contrast between the shadows of the trees and the bright rays of sunlight.
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A person in a green jacket performs a jump on a mountain bike in a wooded area, surrounded by tall trees and a dirt path. The scene captures the excitement of mountain biking in nature.
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A person sitting on a mountain bike on a rocky terrain, looking out towards a scenic view of mountains and valleys during sunset. They are wearing a helmet and a red t-shirt, with trees and sunlight visible in the background.
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A mountain biker wearing a helmet and protective gear is skillfully maneuvering down a dirt slope, kicking up dust and dirt. The rider leans into the turn, showcasing dynamic movement against a backdrop of a natural setting with trees in the distance.
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