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 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 (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 tires to reduce rolling resistance
• Shorter travel suspension for efficiency
• Quick-handling geometry for nimble control
• Perfect for chasing all-out speed
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 tires for more traction
• Longer travel suspension for confident control
• Relaxed geometry boosts stability in rough terrain
• Ideal for exploring and progressing trail skills
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
Confident, capable, and pocket-friendly — Marlin’s 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.
Shop MarlinFast, light, and razor-sharp — 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.
Shop ProcaliberThe trail hardtail lineup
Rowdy, playful, and built to party — 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.
Shop RoscoeThe electric hardtail lineup
With a smooth boost that doesn’t break the bank, Marlin+ adds a quiet, capable e-system to the classic Marlin frame, so you can go longer without burning out. It’s a confidence-building, trail-ready ride that makes mountain biking more approachable.
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