Can You Put a Downhill Fork On a Hardtail? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Can You Turn a Hardtail Into a Full-suspension Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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,…
Can You Turn a Hardtail Into A Dirt Jumper?
Condensed answer: 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…