The humble hardtail mountain bike seems to be going through a mini-revival, with a raft of cross-country, downcountry, trail and even radder rigid frames being introduced. What are the advantages of a ...

It's as though some sort of voodoo has been cast upon owners and riders of hardtail MTBs because no matter how hard they buck us off their saddles, we just get back on, hitting things just as hard as ...

In the 15 years I’ve been publishing The Radavist, a website about cycling, I’ve written in-depth reviews of more than 30 mountain bikes, including some of the best money can buy. So it may come as a ...

Choosing a cross country race bike used to be simple – it was a case of fat tyres, rim brakes and hold on for dear life. Then front (hardtail) and rear (full sus) suspension came along, making life ...

While there's no doubt that best hardtail mountain bikes are great options for beginners, they're also a top choice for experienced riders looking for the lightest bike possible or who want to ...

These days I ride a dual-suspension bike almost exclusively (a Marin), but I still think there s a lot to be said for a hardtail. They re lighter, mechanically more reliable, and, in the lower price ...

29er bikes may be a point of division for hard-core mountain biking enthusiasts, but we’re not looking to enter that debate at this time. That’s because all performance pros and cons listing aside, ...

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It’s a commonly held belief that the hardtail is dead – but make no mistake, both styles still have their place in modern mountain biking. Read on to see which might suit you the best. Hardtails offer ...