hardtail or soft tail??

[Lori]

I have a road bike but I want to also try out mountain biking - which is better hardtail or softtail? Im not planning on doing the Epic or anything, its just for fun on weekends really...

[amoryns]

hardtail...best way to learn handling skills

[Bike Mob]

Cheap thrills - HT - Lighter for the money

Comfy Explorer - ST - Long term value - your ass thanks you.

 

 

 

[Tumbleweed]

agree with amoryn. the full-susser is too forgiving. you learn to pick lines, roll over obstacles, etc, better with the hardtail. give it six months to a year of regular riding before making the switch.

[GTfan]

Both have their ups and downs, personally I prefer soft tail mainly cos of the fact it's a lot more forgiving on the bumps, if you decide to go soft tail make sure it's quite a lite one, either carbon or super lite alloy, otherwise going up hills could be more of a challenge than on a hard tail Fruitloop2009-08-07 06:12:17

[AndreZA]

Remember that a Merida FLX is also considered a "soft tail" even though it does not have suspension at the back. There is a difference between softail and full or dual suspension.

 

 

 

Bu tI would say depends on what you're going to use it for. Pure XC racing = hard tail. Marathons and Epics = dual/full suspension.

[KaKa]

hard tail is for hard tails

soft tail for soft guys/ gals

[Tumbleweed]

Both have their ups and downs' date=' personally I prefer soft tail mainly cos of the fact it's a lot more forgiving on the bumps, if you decide to go soft tail make sure it's quite a lite one, either carbon or super lite alloy, otherwise going up hills could?it more of a challenge than on a hard tail [/quote']

 

 

 

mmmmmm...not as simple as the weight factor. full sus bikes track better on technical ascents because the suspension will keep the rear grounded more.

[splat]

Why go hard tail when there is a comfortable option?

 

I didn't love mountain biking till I got my Giant Anthem.

 

If you are looking for something to 'get into' mountain biking and dont want to spend too much money, then a hard tail will be better value for money. If you can afford to spend a bit, get a nice full susser and love it from the beginning.

 

[GTfan]

Both have their ups and downs' date=' personally I prefer soft tail mainly cos of the fact it's a lot more forgiving on the bumps, if you decide to go soft tail make sure it's quite a lite one, either carbon or super lite alloy, otherwise going up hills could it more of a challenge than on a hard tail [/quote']

mmmmmm...not as simple as the weight factor. full sus bikes track better on technical ascents because the suspension will keep the rear grounded more.

 

Agreed

[Tumbleweed]

Why go hard tail when there is a comfortable option?

 

 

 

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you should own both...and a rigid...and a ss...and...a rigid ss...and...

[dirtrider]

Bla bla bla get a dual . If you can handle a DS WTF would you want to ride a HT ? a Dual is easier to ride and that is the idea !!!!! If you want to challange yourself then get a bike with square wheels .

[NotSoBigBen]

Bla bla bla get a dual . If you can handle a DS WTF would you want to ride a HT ? a Dual is easier to ride and that is the idea !!!!! If you want to challange yourself then get a bike with square wheels .

 

But you're a girl

[AndreZA]

Bla bla bla get a dual . If you can handle a DS WTF would you want to ride a HT ? a Dual is easier to ride and that is the idea !!!!! If you want to challange yourself then get a bike with square wheels .

 

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But you're a girl

 

 

 

he even changed to light beer.

[dirtrider]

Girls also wants to enjoy mtb riding !!!

[GTfan]

Girls also wants to enjoy mtb riding !!!

 

And mtb riders would enjoy riding girls