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 surprise that my preferred style is the modest hardtail. I fell in ...

New MTB Day! It's been a long time since I was lucky enough to build, ride or even test a new enduro mountain bike. I spend a lot of time riding my San Quentin hardtail. So I'm super excited about ...

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 ...

Hardtail mountain bike: Salsa Rangefinder Deore 11 27.5 Budget hardtail mountain bike: REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.1 Full-suspension mountain bike: Revel Rascal V2 Regardless of whether you huck cliffs ...

These are your main two categories of mountain bike. A hardtail has suspension in the ... Most current models have 27.5- or 29-inch wheels, with some more affordable options still rocking 26 ...

As is customary with many adaptable hardtail mountain bikes, the Anomaly encourages experimentation ... Banshee says that you can run full 29”, 27.5”, and even a mullet wheels configuration.

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 ...