Anyone can build a hardtail in their basement workshop these days. What could you possibly do wrong? You give the frame a steering angle of 71 degrees, maybe a little less. The seat angle might be 73 degrees. Then add some solid parts and the bike is finished. But it's not that simple.
Especially in the €800 price range, the competitive field is so tight that you have to make a name for yourself with distinctive frame designs and tubesets - and that costs money, of course. The equipment should not be neglected either - the quality and reputation of the brakes, gears and fork are compared particularly meticulously when buying. And finally, the bike should also get a "super" in our test if possible.
So: Even, or especially in the entry-level class, bike developers can do a lot right and just as much wrong. We show you which bikes offer a particularly successful overall package.
You can find these bikes in the PDF download:
Arrow SXC 0.1, Bergamont Tattoo Disc, Canyon Sandstone, Conway 6080 FG, Corratec X-Vert LX Pro, Cube LTD 1, Felt Q 900, Focus Northern Line, Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc, Ghost SE 5003, GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc, Herkelmann Jago, No Saint Angel XT Comp, Nox Eclipse SC, Radon ZR Race, Red Bull AL-150 Werks, Rotor Thallium, Scott Scale-60, Soil PH-15 Ltd, Specialized Rockhopper Comp, Stevens S7 Pro, Trek 6500, Trenga De TDM-5, Univega HT 550
