Hardtails are back and better than ever! Don’t get me wrong, hardtails have never left, but for the last few years, they have ...

For the bikes, Amy used a 31.8 mm diameter handlebar or stem of a road bike plus much skinnier (22.2 mm) mountain bike handlebars. She tested on gravelly old asphalt, rutted dirt, washboard gravel ...

Samara Maxwell settles for second in the two-way sprint for the win, Candice Lill finishes in third as Puck Pieterse suffers ...

With dual-suspension XC bikes getting lighter and more efficient ... but their descending capabilities can sometimes leave a seasoned mountain biker slightly terrified. Hardtail’s slot right in when ...

You may hear that you simply have to start mountain biking on a hardtail because it teaches ... and Downhill Bikes? Cross country (XC) races are usually won or lost on the climbs, so XC bikes ...

whether you're looking for a top beginner mountain bike, back-to-basics trail hardtail, or flyweight XC race machine. From budget hardtails to mid-range models and premium dream bikes, these are the ...

When it comes to buying your first proper mountain bike, most new riders will be eyeing off a hardtail ... the Slade inspires a load more confidence on the descents compared to a traditional XC ...

and the best way to spoil a good mountain bike ride. What you want is one of the best XC full-suspension or hardtail bikes instead. So who has it right? Time for us to step in, and deliver a verdict ...

Hardtail mountain bikes have a front fork suspension ... If you plan to ride a lot of XC trails or you enjoy climbing, bike weight is a factor. A lighter bike will be easier to climb with as ...