Like a full suspension mountain bike, there are lots of situations where a hardtail may be a better option.
Because they don’t absorb as much of the energy when pushing the bike through corners with your legs, hardtails can be really efficient on smooth, flowy trails.
Longer days in the saddle on cross country rides will also be easier thanks to the reduced weight and the better pedalling efficiency of a hardtail.
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