The humble hardtail has long been known as the mountain bike for beginners to start on, expert riders to hone their skills with and XC racers to take between the tapes on courses around the world - but is there more to them than meets the eye? Here are Anna and Blake with some things you should know before you take the plunge and buy a hardtail MTB of your own!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - All about simplicity
1:33 - A great way to improve your style
2:10 - They can help you save money
3:01 - Great for climbing
3:40 - They can be unforgiving
4:39 - They're versatile
5:29 - Which upgrades to choose
6:15 - Suspension setup tips

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