Hardcore Hardtail
With the constant development and improvement of suspension systems, this niche breed of trail bike is now waning in popularity. The long-travel front suspension only mountain bike with 26 inch wheels was once extremely popular for its no-nonsense approach to mountain biking, delivering good shock absorption and power transfer in a familiar and accessible package.
The hardcore hardtail is putting up a fight and moving with the times, with a number of 27.5 inch wheeled models springing up in the last year. Popular as winter bikes, a certain breed of rider will always demand a hardtail for minimalist, no-frills fun.
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