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The Best Budget Hardtail Mountain Bikes: Hardtail of the Year test 2023 | Mountain Bike Rider

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Which bike is your favourite out of the test?
Comment from : @MBRmagazine

It is about time for the 2024 HTOTY test right??
Comment from : @Robin-sc1lf

Are there plans for a 2024 edition? These videos have always been a favourite for me
Comment from : @ypsito

W vid Carrera fury looks good i might pick it up
Comment from : @kaneyt2860

What would be a better option? Polygon XTRADA and spend £300 on upgrades or Calibre line out of the box?
Comment from : @ncninety

Outright refusing to pronounce Jamis and Vitus correctly
Comment from : @bk83082

Have you ever considered reviewing the most expensive hardtail’s Perhaps a small niche considering that at the higher prices many people would prefer a full suspension or a bicycle with a motor But some people appreciate the value of the advanced design and technology that is available on high end hardtail’s
Comment from : @hardmtnbiker

Have you heard of not interupting? Bellend
Comment from : @EazyDuz18

Can’t get the Calibre Line in the US 😟
Comment from : @legniak1

Thank you for an informed & insightful comparo At 70something I should know better, but having been acting demented on pedal bikes since the 1980s it's probably not gonna happenbrThanks to you I'm about to score the Line T3 but the 29" option -a little buddy for my cherished Scott YZ1: now 20 years old and still crispy! 😊👍
Comment from : @09philipr

I don't do any major jumping just whatever lumps are in the road😅 and a lot of smoother trails which bike would you recommend I mean of this group which would you recommend for my type of writing
Comment from : @mzondi1970

No voodoo bizango???
Comment from : @Pauliek

Why was the Xtrada 5 used in this test, when both the Xtrada 6 and 7 are under $1000 (USD) and have 1x drivetrains?
Comment from : @barfo281

Good video 👌🏻😊brbrPs Beardy fella Haven't you heard it's rude to talk over people? Let the man speak
Comment from : @JamieR

No Rocky Mountain Growler?? Come on
Comment from : @OutinthewildAZ

Can you use the Xtrada(XC) as a trail bike on rough terrain?
Comment from : @crtgamer2355

How does the 2023 winner compare with the winner of 2022, Kona Mahuna?
Comment from : @barfo281

Completely new to mountain biking but was looking to purchase the calibre but im a bit unsure about the 275 wheels as ive read this size is a little dated excuse my ignorance as a complete novice, im 5ft 10 , would i be better spending the extra and getting the 29" version
Comment from : @stevesmith8991

I'd love to get the Carrera Fury, but the nearest Halfords is 4000 miles away🥴
Comment from : @richardvankastle359

Thanks for the review guys, got a question though You say the Caliber is more a more capable bike for MTB but other than slightly longer reach, smaller wheels with fatter tires and maybe the 10mm more fork travel, is there any other reason? I'd love to know as the Bizango Pro is a good bit cheaper on a deal I found and has relatively high quality budget components too Can you ride it hard like the Caliber and still be capable? I say this as a novice to MTB but want to know if I can push it a bit in future down some rougher terrain and maybe even do some jumps one day but not aiming for big airs
Comment from : @Stu411

I ride an eastern alpaca Except for dropper post it was great right out of the box $400 usd complete
Comment from : @mikeyseibert1406

No nukeproof scout or Ragleys? Sacrilege!
Comment from : @doubleL_S

After seeing this i realized how good of a deal I got on my Allebike Mb31 royal that i paid roughly 750£ It has good geometry, came with a dropper and a rockshox revelation fork
Comment from : @Styrleden

I started mountain biking on a full sus Carrera as a kid in the early 2000s loved that bike
Comment from : @Styrleden

Sorry guys, but after 8 years with my scott scale hd 2x10 chain was dropped only once, and immediately i put it back from the handlebar using the lever, can't understand the problem with polygon🤔perhaps a design flaw?usually the 2x have some extra extensions in and out for this reason, nice video thanks 😃👍🤟
Comment from : @manitolas

Paid £649 for the Vitus Sentier 29 vr
Comment from : @RichPurnell73

I know there frame's are all made in China, taiwan,indonesia,all over seas,maybe canyon are made in USA,figure I will start with a walmart special,with Shimano components for shifting,don't need to spend 2000 dollars on an oversea manufactured mountain bikehope those chinese carbon frames hold up for the big spenders
Comment from : @boodgiek8146

I've just bought a Bizango (not the Pro version featured here) for £750 off the back of the reviews MBR have done in previous years I must admit I've not ridden it yet as I am fitting some upgrades (dropper seatpost & brakes) but so far so good! Thank you for the education you have provided me over the years of reading your magazine and online
Comment from : @HughDWallace

Obviously the guy on the right told the bearded guy prior to the video… “mate, please talk over me whenever I begin speaking”…and bearded guy says, “no problem”
Comment from : @jackjetpilot

No love for the Talon?
Comment from : @peterbedford2610

dude interrupts
Comment from : @motorrad2

I am having a dilemma with which bike to buy I am looking at Commencal Meta HT AM Ride Dirt vs Trek Roscoe 7 Both coming at 1700 AUD If you have any suggestion Please comment below Thanks, in advance
Comment from : @srijeetshrestha5592

Will you also do a sub 3k Hardtail test?
Comment from : @eXaviar

Great video, but in what world are we living, when 1000£ for a bicycle is considered BUDGET?
Comment from : @atamata237

Is Vitul realy go out of busines??
Comment from : @cityproofdad

Is the Calibre available in the United States?
Comment from : @dylanaguiluz6246

how would these compare to the trek ones in these two categories?
Comment from : @mactheknifeguinness

I have a Scandal as a second back-up bike Its cheap, cheerful and rides really well My wheels and fork are an upgrade over stock, but have made it into a confident winter bike I love it
Comment from : @paulmulryne8405

Good video, nice to see your opinions on these bikes I have an On One Scandal GX with the Rockshox 35 and think it rides fine but I guess it's about perspective My previous bike was a 2010 Cannondale RZ120 and before that a 2007 Giant Terrago I am the sort of person who drove my last car just as I got it for 6 years before I even noticed that I had reach/rake adjustment on the steering wheel
Comment from : @snoopy10411

No Ragley? Lmfao gtfoh with this bs
Comment from : @billballin6948

I am 140kg, lost 10kg by going up the gym I've also started cycling again but looking for a bike as a heavy rider currently that is suitable for the South Downs What do people suggest budget £0 to £1,500 (but only if I have to spend that much)
Comment from : @MrCraptakular

Great content, well done MBR
Comment from : @chrisparker8892

There is no Kona this year Because it would win again haha Their geometry is the same for like 5 years and still goes! It shows who sets the trends still
Comment from : @ondrejmanych5688

My bet for HT of 2023 under 1000£ would be Merida big trail 400, it outclasses that shamelessly ugly calibre t3 27 by lightyears lol, better geometry, build, materials, features (proper cable management inside frame, we are in 2023) etc I'm just stunned it didn't appear in this ranking at all and second of all how could you give 10 to a bike with such obvious flaws is beyond me? You had no issues taking points off for smaller things in previous bikes yet somehow line t3 11/10 what a bullshit
Comment from : @nbodeh4658

I follow this channel for 10 years now and every year I wait for Hardtail Of The Year test Great job guys 👏🏻👏🏻
Comment from : @joeworks3809

They still spec 8 speed?
Comment from : @dalekeates

Can I get someones opinion, I've recently become a dad and have the bod to prove it I miss riding and I only ever bought entry level bikes in the past I have the voodoo hoodoo 2011/12 model and it was a great bike but I'm now fancying the bizango pro to get me excited and out there again Halfords currently offer the 25 trade in Is this a no brainer?
Comment from : @dehv

On the Bizango - you cant upgrade the Rockshox 35 with a better damper unless you go after market Although its got 35mm stanchions the other Rockshox 35mm dampers dont fit as internally its much smaller with having thicker stanctions Hence any upgrades are limited and quite expensive It's basically a beefed up Recon
Comment from : @mauriceperry2165