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 ...

The debate over hardtail vs. full-suspension mountain bikes is never-ending, and there is a dedicated camp of riders on both sides. While there are numerous benefits of a hardtail mountain bike over a ...

There's a certain allure to the simplicity and efficiency of a hardtail mountain bike. These tough-as-nails bikes, with their front suspension and rigid rear end (hence the name “hardtail”), offer a ...

Hardtail or full suspension? Mountain bike riders will always debate which is better. The truth is that each bike gives you a different ride. Hardtail bikes push you to your limits more than a full ...

Signs in the mountain bike industry have me believe that the humble alloy hardtail will make a big return in 2026.

Struggling to pick between a hardtail and a full sus? Read up on the pros and cons of each here. It’s a commonly held belief that the hardtail is dead – but make no mistake, both styles still have ...

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 ...

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 ...