What Is An Acceptable Seat Tube Angle For a Hardtail MTB
A seat tube angle between 73° and 75° is the norm for a hardtail today. The most common number seems to be 73.5°. Those values preserve both the climbing capabilities…
Are Hardtail MTBs Compatible With Downhill Forks?
Condensed Info: A downhill fork can be installed on a hardtail only when the frame is strong enough to handle the travel (compression) of the fork. If the frame isn't…
A Hardtail Cannot Mutate Into a Dual-suspension MTB
A hardtail frame would require serious modifications to the rear triangle to become a viable full-suspension model. In most cases, buying a dedicated full-suspension frame is a safer, cheaper, and…
Analyzing The Possible “Mutation” Of a Hardtail Into A Dirt Jumper
A hardtail can be used as a dirt jumper only if it has an aggressive geometry already resembling that of a dirt jump bike. Otherwise, the hardtail will make the…