

Kona Mahuna Best hardtail mountain bike under £1000 And then there’s the fork, it’s hugely superior to anything I’ve tried before on a £1k hardtail: air sprung so you can set the sag to your weight, effective rebound dial for control, and a really smooth feel.


Great brakes mean you can go faster in the happy knowledge you can stop when you need to, while the 12-speed shifting means you can cruise the hills faster than plenty of full sus bikes out there. And for our sake, the new Bizango Pro is much the superior bike to anything Voodoo has made before and ultimately more fun to ride. For Halfords’ sake, standing still in the ultra competitive hardtail market is suicide. It must have been very tempting for Halfords to stick with the old frame, add a modern colour, fettle the spec and keep mixing up that winning mix. The Voodoo Bizango has smashed pretty much any test it’s ever entered, winning our Hardtail of the Year award multiple times, earning regular podium places on our list of the best hardtail mountain bikes, and impressing everyone who rode it. Low weight and comfy ride feelĬons: BB could be a finger’s width lower. Pros: Good geometry and superlative spec choices. Voodoo Bizango Pro Voodoo Bizango Pro Amazing value 29er hardtail mountain bike Read our full test review of the Vitus Nucleus VR However, if you see the Nucleus come into stock, don’t hesitate to snap it up, even at £599, as it’s still a bargain and by far the best hardtail mountain bike at this price. Sadly, as is the case with so many bikes recently, the price has gone up and availability is scarce. And by a couple of steps, it’s often superior to most of the bikes in the sub-£750 class of our Hardtail of the Year test. Every year without fail, Vitus has tweaked the Nucleus VR to ensure that it stays ahead of the competition. Pros: Ride quality and build kit belie its price tagĬons: Demand always outstrips supply, so be quick!īy bestowing the same level of detail on the Nucleus VR that most other brands reserve for their flagship models, Vitus has had amazing success with its entry-level hardtail. Wheel size: 27.5in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 14.38kg | Suspension travel: 120mm front | Rating: 10/10

Vitus Nucleus VR Vitus Nucleus VR Simply astounding spec and performance for the price
