Best Hardtails Under $2,500

We’ve analyzed 21,330 models to find the top 6 best value bikes.

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2023 Cannondale

Scalpel HT Carbon 4

$2,300

2024 Canyon

Exceed CF 5

$2,099

2023 Specialized

Epic Hardtail

$2,500

2023 Trek

X-Caliber 9

$1,399$1,929

2024 Trek

Procaliber 9.5

$2,449

2023 Scott

Scale 940

$1,999

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