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Why Do People Still Choose to Ride Hardtails? [Podcast #75]

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we discuss the history of mountain bike suspension and the advantages hardtail mountain bikes still have over their fully squishy brethren today.

By Jeff Barber
October 31, 2016 Last Updated: January 27, 2021

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With so many great full suspension mountain bikes on the market today, why are people still riding hardtail bikes? In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we discuss the history of mountain bike suspension and the advantages hardtail mountain bikes still have over their fully squishy brethren today.

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A black and silver mountain bike is positioned on a wooded forest floor, surrounded by trees and greenery. The bike features thick, knobby tires suitable for off-road trails and has visible components like a hydraulic fork and a rear cassette. The ground is covered with pine needles and scattered twigs, indicating a natural outdoor setting.

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Jeff Barber has been mountain biking since 1992 and has tested hundreds of mountain bikes and components. He is the co-founder of Singletracks and serves as Editor in Chief. Contact him at [email protected].

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rajflyboy North Carolina // 2017
Oct 30, 2018

Hard Tails are a good transition ifrom BMX into Mountain Biking.

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First published October 31, 2016 @ 4:00:28