Top 5 | Lightweight Hardtail Mountain Bikes 2021

Here are our Top 5 lightweight XC hardtail mountain bikes in 2021. The demands of cross country racing are huge on both bike and rider. Therefore many bike brands search for the lightest carbon frame tech and finishing kit around to save precious time when the trail gets steep. In the search for ultimate lightweight, geometry is still key. Our top 5 includes some progressive geometry numbers and some not quite so much, but one thing is for sure, they’re all pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in super light mountain bike tech. What do you think to our list? Did we miss a superlight hardtail you wished we covered? As always, let us know in the comments! 👇 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Specialized Epic HT 01:06 - Radon Jealous 10.0 EA 02:13 - Canyon Exceed CFR 03:25 - Mondraker Podium RR SL 04:34 - Unno Aora Want to know how far XC tech has come in the last 10 years? 10 Years Of XC Bikes In Under 10 Minutes 👇 → Do you love hardtails? Check out our Top 5 Hardtail