Which Trek hardtail mountain bike is best for you?

Hardtails are versatile, confidence-inspiring bikes built to take you from your first trail rides to your fastest race days. Whether you’re chasing adventure, flowing along singletrack or the top step of the podium, there’s a Trek hardtail MTB designed to elevate every ride. From smooth, efficient climbs to fun, technical descents, our best hardtail mountain bikes help you ride your way with confidence.

Cross-country hardtails

Cross-country (XC) hardtails are built for speed and efficiency on race days and long rides. They’re the go-to choice for riders wanting to cover ground fast.

• Lightweight frame for accelerating and climbing
• Narrower tyres to reduce rolling resistance
• Shorter travel suspension for efficiency
• Quick-handling geometry for nimble control
• Perfect for chasing all-out speed

Trail hardtails

Trail hardtails are designed for more technical terrain, bigger features and all-around fun on the trail. They’re confidence-inspiring bikes built to handle rougher rides.

• Rugged frame for extra durability
• Wider tyres for more traction
• Longer travel suspension for confident control
• Relaxed geometry boosts stability in rough terrain
• Ideal for exploring and progressing trail skills

Electric hardtails

Want all the efficiency of a hardtail, plus a boost? Electric hardtail MTBs give you confident handling for singletrack and the added benefit of a motor that makes soaring up climbs even easier.

• Confidence-inspiring trail geometry
• Makes steep climbs and longer rides a breeze

The XC hardtail lineup

Marlin

Confident, capable and pocket-friendly – the Marlin is the go-to hardtail for new riders and those rolling into their first cross-country races. With real mountain bike geometry and a ready-for-anything attitude, it’s your ticket to off-road fun without overthinking the gear.

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Procaliber

Fast, light and razor-sharp – the Procaliber brings race-proven speed to riders who want to cover serious ground without squish slowing them down. It’s got the soul of a cross-country thoroughbred with the IsoBow tech that softens rough courses.

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The trail hardtail line-up

Roscoe

Rowdy, playful and built to party – the Roscoe is all about getting loose on the trail with more travel, relaxed geometry and plenty of go-big energy. It’s the perfect hardtail for riders who want to tackle more technical, rough terrain or take on the jump line.

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The electric hardtail lineup

Marlin+

With a smooth boost that doesn’t break the bank, the Marlin+ adds a quiet, capable e-system to the classic Marlin frame, so you can go for longer without burning out. It’s a confidence-building, trail-ready ride that makes mountain biking more approachable.

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