| 86 | | $2,150 | A well-rounded hardtail that blends solid value with stellar performance in most situations. |
| 80 | | $2,550 | A slick-climbing hardtail mountain bike that is ready for a cross country race but is happy thrashing flow trails. |
| 77 | | $2,399 | A very fun and versatile hardtail that is comfortable on a narrow range of terrain. |
| 76 | | $1,599 | Aggressive hardtail with a burly fork and an appetite for high speeds. |
| 73 | | $1,499 | An hardtail with an enduro-inspired attitude. |
| 70 | | $3,799 | A mile-eating hardtail that covers distance easily but is too brutal for rocky terrain. |
| 69 | | $1,999 | The Timberjack delivers solid on-trail performance and is more than happy to double as a bikepacking rig. |
| 67 | | $2,399 | A good-looking steel hardtail that delivers decent on-trail performance. |
| 66 | | $1,599 | Solid all-arounder that is limited by components. |
| 66 | | $1,699 | An affordable and trailworthy hardtail that delivers a mediocre ride. |
| 62 | | $1,799 | A sharp handling and quick-witted trail bike that provides an uncomfortable ride on rough terrain. |
| 56 | | $1,299 | A comofortable climber that is suitable for bikepacking and long days in the saddle. |
