The Cube Aim SL comes in £50 cheaper than most entry level hardtails and still boasts some impressive components
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Halfords 13 Incline Alpha (2015) Review
The 13 Incline Alpha is an impressive stride into high end bikes from the Halfords own brand
Whyte 802 Compact (2015) review
Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
Mondraker Vantage RR (2015) review
With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
Specialized Pitch Comp (2105) review
The old Pitch was a classic, can this one rekindle the flame?
Halfords 13 Incline Delta review
A new brand from Halfords that promises simplicity and value.
GT Zaskar 27.5 Elite review
Falls short of the Zaskar legend - £1,299.99
Orange Clockwork 120 S review
There's already a 29er Clockwork, now Orange has introduced a 650b version - £1,250
On-One Lurcher Carbon 29 (frame only) review
The thought of a carbon 29er hardtail frame for less than £300 sounds enticing, but can it live up to the test?
Kinesis Maxlight Sync Ti review
Kinesis has switched to titanium for a feature-rich hardtail that covers two wheel standards in three sizes
Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL 6.9 review
The Grand Canyon has a carbon frame sexy enough to charm any rider, spec to boggle the mind and an amazing price tag
NS Eccentric review
NS has entered the trail bike market with the Eccentric, a beautifully crafted steel hardtail with 650b wheels and a penchant for a comfy ride
Bird Zero.1 review
New direct-sales mountain bike brand Bird ruffles some feathers with its killer value 650b hardtail
Genesis High Latitude review
A smooth ride but lacks precision due to poor tyre choice and a long stem
Cannondale Trail 29 5 Review
A great frame let down by mediocre components
Chromag Surface review
A big-wheeled, big-fun, boutique hardtail that loves it steep and technical
Trek X-Caliber 7 Review
Read the full review of the Trek X-Caliber 7 hardtail
Saracen Mantra Pro Review
Read the full review of the Saracen Mantra Pro hardtail
Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9W Review
Read the full review of our women-specific Hardtail of the Year