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 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. Focussed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hardtail mountain bikes are renowned for making great cross-country and dirt jumps bikes, but there’s also a massive range of choice when it comes to trail hardtails. Also known as hardcore hardtails, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The debate over hardtail vs. full-suspension mountain bikes is never-ending, and there is a dedicated camp of riders on both sides ...