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The popular choice for general off road riding, and versatile enough to go on roads, carry luggage, (usually), and just about go anywhere, hardtail mountain bikes have a rigid double triangle frame and a suspension fork to take some of the sting out of off roading, and to give better control.

As they go up in price, they get lighter, the equipment gets smoother and works better and there is more adjustability in the forks in terms of damping and rebound

Marin under £400	Marin £400–£600	Marin £600+
Sky Trail £365	Wildcat Trail £449	Bear Valley £649
Coast Trail   £399

Trek  under £400	Trek  £400–£600	Trek  £700+
Skye £300	Skye SL £450	6300 Disc   £900
Skye S £350	Skye SL Disc  £500	6700 Disc £1,200
	Skye SLX Disc £575	8000 Disc £1,600
	Marlin WSD £525

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