Over the last few years we’ve seen an increase in sales of hardtails here at Worcester Cycle Centre – at all price points – so we thought a round up of the best of the bunch was needed.
Both 29″ and 27.5″ wheels sizes are now established with the main brands and geometry has evolved too – adding confidence and improved control in tricky terrain. We’ve seen tyre volume and size increasing too, with 2.8″ tyres now a big seller on 27.5″ wheel trail hardtails and lighter duty 2.3″ rubber a sound choice on mile-eating 29″ wheel XC bikes. With a move to simpler and lighter drivetrains (single and double ring chain sets are now common place) these bikes are lighter and quieter in the rough with less chance of dropping the chain. The sum of these developments allow you to push these bikes with bigger tyres into more challenging terrain than ever before with more comfort as well as control – just make sure you switch to more aggressive rubber for mud use and experiment with lower air pressures too. For local trail riding, multi-surface use and bikepacking the long legged nature of the 29″ wheel hardtails means versatility comes as standard. It’s good news all round regardless of your riding style or choice of wheel size – the hardtail is back and is better than ever…
We have quality hardtails from Trek and Specialized in stock and many 2024 models are now available either in-store or to order. Drop in for a chat to see what bikes will suit you and what frame size to choose.
Trek Marlin 5 2024
The lightweight aluminium frame with a low stand-over height is a class act at this price and is available in seven frame sizes with 29″ wheels on the medium frame and above and 27.5″ on sizes XS and S. It’s our most affordable bike with a single chainring up front for 2024. The Marlin 5 is a slick looking bike in either Matte Dnister Black, Alpine Blue to Deep Dark Blue Fade, Purple Flip To Trek Black Fade or a stunning Power Surge green/purple fade. A versatile and high quality ‘all-terrain’ mountainbike at an affordable price of £600.
See more here MARLIN 5
Specialized Rockhopper
The Rockhopper has been in Specialized’s range almost since day one and it’s still here for good reason – it’s a cracking all-round mountainbike that’s as versatile as it is capable. A superbly finished aluminium frame rolls on 29″ wheels and 27.5 and sports a 100mm travel fork, the range starts at £425 and upwards.
See more here Rockhoppers
Trek Roscoe 8
The Roscoe 8 is a trail hardtail for anyone looking to have some serious fun on the dirt. 29er wagon wheels smooth out rocks and roots, grippy 2.6″ tyres give you a boost in traction and a 140 mm suspension fork make it a blast on every trail, from packed singletrack to the loose stuff. Two great colours at £1675
This is just a snippet but here’s a link to some of our best sellers that we have in store on Hartails
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