8 Reasons Why Hardtails Are The Best Mountain Bikes!

Blake Samson is perhaps the biggest lover of hardtails there is and so in this video, Blake is out in Windhill Bike Park to run you through 8 reasons why hardtails are the best bikes to have and why he thinks YOU should definitely own a hardtail Mountain Bike!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Hardtail cost
2:35 - Low maintenance
3:26 - Simplicity
4:10 - Smooth riding style
5:12 - The foundations of MTB
6:29 - Learning skills
7:18 - The hardtail community
8:23 - Do it all bike

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What do you love about your Hardtail MTB? Let us know down below! 👇

[Theshilling]

I'm 61 years old and have only ridden hardtails since 1986, when I could barely afford my $300 35 Lb. first Mountain Bike. I'm still riding hardtails, and enjoying it even more that I did when I was in my twenties. I'm still cranking out 20-30 mile rides in the hills and mountains around where I live, and just so grateful to be able to do it at an age when most of my friends are glued to a couch, or playing Golf.

[ilves]

I love my hardtail. And now i have to go ride my hardtail.

[Rouxenator]

Hardtail is all you need - used it for commuting well over a decade, took it on the weekend race or trail ride. Sold my road bike and now do road races on my hardtail. It is the only bike you need. Super low cost, low maintenance and with a 2.4 tyre on the back it is comfy.

[paulshanesmith]

My hardtail with its plus size tyres is the most fun bike I've ever had and I'm 58 so I've had a few!!

[davidpayne]

Expat Brit here in the Philippines, I'm 71 retired CMT Mod UK. I ride a 2017 vintage Giant Fathom 29er with Shimano XT group set! Perfect for the road and trail conditions here! I don't race or ride competitively, just for the sheer joy of being able to ride at 71! out in the sticks, just the sound of your tires, the occasional dog barking, and friendly chatter of mine host when I stop for a drink and a snack.

[lewissmith]

Just got a Vitus hardtail after been riding full sus past few years and it's the best thing I have done. Started on a hardtail and it's made the riding fun again.

[MikeAdams-mnvp]

Hardtails + Plus size tires are the best. Great video.

[RedDaemon]

Have been riding an enduro full sus for years. Recently got XC hard tail and love it. Definitely agree with better price and easier maintenance. Full sus links and bearings are a faff. The hard tail has become my wet weather mtb and I love the different riding style. Don't know if I necessarily agree that hard tail builds riding skills over full sus. I think they're just slightly different skills. Definitely easier to get bad habits on full sus. I've had to relearn how to bunny hop as I've been bouncing off the rear shock - but now I don't have one. hard tail also gives a different appreciation of the same terrain.

[marcellowheeler]

My first bike was a hard tail and I have good memories of riding it but in my area that is all mountains and very rock trails. I will take my FS bike every single time. My hard tail definitely got me in shape and comfortable on a bike again after not riding for 20+ years.

[mountaincruiser]

I feel like I've seen this episode a view times. I get that feeling more and more on this channel.

[cycletherapyUSA]

I've only ridden hardtail since I began cycling (weekend warrior) and never moved on to an FSB. I love it so much and built a lot if skill handling a hardtail that I comfortably ride my no suspension gravel bike in single track trails (double black diamond included). Hardtails are an absolute must for anyone starting to bike, even roadies (I'm a weekend roadie too). Thanks for sharing Blake! Much love to all at GMBN!

[stefang.]

This is one of the most beautiful declaration of love for the hardtail I have ever seen.
I love my NP Scout (2021) too and bought it based largely on your videos, Blake.
Since 1994 I am riding only Hardtails.
I am a member of the Nukeproof Scout Owners Group too and i am honored to be a part of it. All there are enthusiasts and big fans of this excellent hardtail.

[djdunn]

I have a Ragley Big Al and man oh man she is near to my heart. So much fun to ride and far exceeds my capabilities. You learn to stay light in the rear when on a hardtail which is a great skill to learn. An aggressive hardtail just looks awesome too.

[raphaelwolff]

Blake great episode mate, your such a great presenter and always give the best advice.

[devinbraun]

I’m 53. I grew up racing BMX in the early/mid 80s, rode hard tail MTBs through the 90s into early 2000s. Stepped away for over a decade busy with kids, career, moving about, etc…. When I decided I needed to get back into MTB a few years ago, I got my first dual suspension bike (mid level enduro). It is very nice and my old(ish) bones have enjoyed the dampening, but I really miss the connectedness, light weight, and simplicity of a good hard tail. I think I need to pick one up soon!

[marcguerino]

Just bought my first full sus a couple months ago. Already thinking about going back to HT. The full sus is great (especially if your more casual like me and like the extra cush) but I just can't get over the overall cost and maintenance down the line! I'd rather have a do it all, hassle free bike!

[yengsabio]

Blake, as far as I'm concerned, you have properly argued for our trusty hardtail mountainbikes! I'm not complaining.

Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking

[michaelsernst]

Yes more hardtail content, love it and keep it coming. I genuinely think it is more fun and better suited to trails most ride.

[chrisallsoppmtb]

Blake + hardtail = the perfect gmbn video