2021 bikes are out now and I have 7 Hardtails under $750 to look at. But before we even get into the bikes, I go over some important things to know if you are buying your first mountain bike:
Wheel size - 27.5 vs 29
Forks
Drivetrain
Brakes
Headtube
Geometry - head angle
All this info is aimed at a beginner mountain biker so you can make an educated purchase decision and get the most for your budget.
Spoiler alert, the bikes are:
Giant Talon 2
Diamondback Hook
Vitus Nucleus
Rock Mountain Soul / Fusion
GT Avalanche Comp
Marin Bobcat Trail
Kona Lava Dome / Fire Mountain
Want to buy a Bobcat Trail 4? Click the links below. As of 9/14/2022 they are on sale for $748!
29er version:
https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=5ba16a4e-c704-4699-ad75-0978eed92f06&website_id=bbf2b8c9-d31e-4ca4-840f-26c7d3fdda24&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMarin-BOBCAT-TRAIL-4-29-2022-Bike
27.5 version
https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=5ba16a4e-c704-4699-ad75-0978eed92f06&website_id=bbf2b8c9-d31e-4ca4-840f-26c7d3fdda24&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMarin-BOBCAT-TRAIL-4-27-5-2022-Bike