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”), offer a ...

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 ...

For runners in search of an alternative sport that can serve as a fun and productive training method—look no further than mountain biking. An excellent cross-training exercise for runners, mountain ...

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 you can buy a much nicer hardtail for less money than an equivalent full-suspension build, we also have a guide to the best hardtails under $1500 so you can still hit the trails on an excellent ...

While it’s easy to get overwhelmed with sticker shock at specialty bike shops, you don’t have to choose between paying rent and buying a mountain bike. Sure, a higher-end model might have more durable ...