| 86 | | $2,150 | A well-rounded hardtail that blends solid value with stellar performance in most situations |
| 83 | | $1,899 | A mean and aggressive hardtail with an appetite for high speeds |
| 80 | | $2,579 | 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 | | $2,100 | A versatile bikepacking rig that has the ability to rip trails |
| 76 | | $1,599 | Aggressive hardtail with a burly fork and an appetite for high speeds |
| 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 | | $1,699 | 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 |
