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How To Choose A Hardtail Mountain Bike

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What do you think about hardtails?
Comment from : @gmbntech

find a few year old hardtail to save even more money
Comment from : @watchmen-nehemiah4v20

I ride a lot of tech terrain on downhills and roll steep slabs I also do a lot of climbing and ride drops Im torn between the Banshee paradox v3, enigma and the RSD RS-291 I want something with a 150mm travel Ill ride 275 but prefer 29 Any thoughts on which one of these would be best?
Comment from : @richmartinez2748

This is just a great video Really appreciate you took the time to share with us the main differences when choosing a hardtail bike
Comment from : @nunoborgesdias6332

Tbf im quite impressed with my trek X caliber Cheap as chips £700 new Puny judy fork Qr axle's deore 1x10 mt200 brakes It all depends on what you want to do on it
Comment from : @tomgoode4858

5:11 What brand is that?
Comment from : @MikeBoarder-rw1ij

Looks like the fork on the Orbea is on backwards? 🤔🧐
Comment from : @raceface48

Well explained tips! Thank you! 👍😊
Comment from : @lcdy1280

Thank you for the understanding of hardtail
Comment from : @user-hy8wr6ec9

I Love my Laufey so much it's unreal 😅
Comment from : @TheBausparfuchs

which one the good aluminum hardtail or carbon hardtail ?
Comment from : @azzimmohd1905

Love my specialized hardtail rockhopper 29in Blast the trails and forest roads 🎉
Comment from : @angelicacrosby778

2:28 that frontwheel looked so trippy with both wheels aligning
Comment from : @Chippy6920

The Orbea Alma is a brilliant hardtail, I owned one and no bike I've had since was as fast or nimble
Comment from : @fluffy1973

I bought the best bike that i could afford ('20 Specialized Epic hardtail) and i will never part with it Its perfect for everything i do, and probably the sweet spot if you want a do-it all bike Angle decreasing headset for serious trails and super lightweight and stupendously efficient for the around town trails/streets that i regularly ride
Comment from : @codered7453

Love my hardtail new too you're tech channel I'm subscribed to you gmbn channel as well very informative on both channels cheers 🍻
Comment from : @ralphcrosby4051

I've built an orange clock work super light trail weapon tbf i put 120s rock shox rebas with the 29 wheels is well enough i think I40 and above bit overkill
Comment from : @nicksainsbury696

Gotta love a hardtail
Comment from : @GrahamFootBicycleLover

Orbea Laufey with 150mm fork Fox 36 Performance is a dream🔥🤍
Comment from : @petrbelohoubek6664

love my YETI ARC
Comment from : @mohoricm

1 X 10 for the win 👌
Comment from : @marcopaganotto9125

I rode my hardtail in 275*28 rear It feels different from 29x24 superb
Comment from : @phil5073

I got the answer: go to Walmart and get a bike for 100dollars You work harder and make use of the muscles better
Comment from : @Em-su6hn

Since im getting older and avoiding trails [too many injuries] im sticking to gravel pathways these days so i bought a Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 5 , no suspension at all but its just perfect for the my local gravel canal pathways w of which i have 60kms of gravel to play with so this bike is perfect for longer rides
Comment from : @Dcully

That Orbea Laufey is looking sharp 👍
Comment from : @MrWolf2212

Whatever you can afford Smiles per pedal stroke
Comment from : @yourhomie2938

I already have 3 hardtails the first one from 1999 (Univega Alpina) Just ordered the fourth one - this time more of a trail version (Radon Cragger) Never enough 👍😁
Comment from : @feritiv

My Scout with 275" tires and 140mm fork is an absolute beast! Super fun👍
Comment from : @robwales5987

Just pulled the trigger on a new Canyon Exceed CF7! Perfect video timing!
Comment from : @deranged731

XC bikes do now come with a 67° some even listed at sag with a 110mm fork
Comment from : @mellissanash7517

A trail hardtail most beautiful 😍 thing ever made by human
Comment from : @probhatshil5123

My Merida Big Trail eats most trails for breakfast
Comment from : @dougnico2492

Titaniums vibration damping is more akin to aluminum than it is steel In fact, the only real benefit to titanium over aluminum is yield strength and corrosion resistance, with a very slight weight advantage
Comment from : @flybyguy1450

I think Anna should tap bike frames with her nails in every single future GMBN video ❤
Comment from : @robertbates3737

I love having a hardtail in my stable- I always will! Thanks Anna for the great content!
Comment from : @jtsimaras

I love my banshee enigma I think I'll always ride a hardtail
Comment from : @philthyphil3324

Everyone should try a hardtail at least once It keeps you honest about line choice
Comment from : @paulblackwood46

I have just build a XC/trail hybrid hardtail with a 300EUR ali express frame The build quality is better than I thought The rest of the components I bought second hand XT drivetrain, SRAM Guide RSC4, RS Pike, budget rims with DT 350 hubs and Schwalbe RocketRons overall cost 955EUR It rides so good and accelerates like a beast You do not need an expensive frame And building it by my own was quite fun
Comment from : @clovercover5321

The greatest hardtail I've ever ridden is the Nukeproof scout275 v3 it's one hell of a machine🚵
Comment from : @Scouting4hardtails

thanks for this video, my next bike is more likely to be something along the lines of a XC MTB, but I am not so sure after listening to Anna's explanation on All-Mountain bikes Food for thought
Comment from : @xosece

For hardcore hardtails, you have to really be choosy and dial in the fork Its your only suspension with the pivot being the back axel and steeps significantly, especially if the geo is built around a tall forkbrbrUnlike a full sus, you aren't sinking into the shock, so you need a fork that can provide small bump and mid-stroke compliance, while remaining very progressive for ramp up Means you need a good fork, but likely will need to run more SAG with volume spacers and faster rebound, while using LSC and HSC to control dampeningbrbrI learnt my lesson from a nose case and went OTB to a grade 2 separated shoulder, and though its rider error, I reckon my fork dove too quickly due to not enough HSC and volume spacer
Comment from : @vrwgq3q

I went cheap, as i use it only on country roads and around the city I've bought a Specialized Rockhopper Comp, from the Specialized store, for only 500 pounds (around 900 normally) I can install a DP if i want, and it's the first time when i can climb without being dead after 200 meters
Comment from : @mihaiad86

I see Anna, I click Pretty simple 😏
Comment from : @not-a-raccoon

A modern xc hardtail is plenty capable even without dropperpost depends on the geoAnd massive difference comfort with a alu or carbon frame
Comment from : @Paganiproductions84

Trek roscoe 9 can't go past one
Comment from : @Moonglow1-y9x

How to buy a Hardtail:br1 Save up more moneybr2 Buy a Full Sus
Comment from : @Trikk57

Also I straight up find hardtail bikes far more beautiful to the eye There are so many great hardtails under 2k (which is still a lot of money for most) but the versatility and ease of maintenance makes them just the bike for me The Stoic 4 that was shown here is one prime example of very decent baseline part setup for an affordable price Just over a month ago it was even on sale for 1399€ which is an absolute steal, so waiting for sales is sometimes even a good idea
Comment from : @Krizefugl

Ragley Big AL for the win
Comment from : @CJGrand1

Bravo Anna!(again) This is a great example of how to keep it real All terminology is explained and kept simple and straight forward All bike options are couched in real-world decision-making parameters, all options are discussed with common pros & consbrSO glad to have honest, clear info like this online, especially for newer riders struggling to parse the over-complicated marketing gauntlet of MTB shopping!❤❤👍🏼👍🏼br#Annacipullorocks
Comment from : @Milessongs

With a 140mm fork, change of tyres is all you need Go for a frame that comfortably takes at least a 26 tyre If you want to bike pack, a bigger front triangle will enable a frame pack, but it’s not a deal breaker
Comment from : @hallstewart

I love my hardtailmy knee's not so much
Comment from : @brettsmith6010

Wish they would bring back the Superfly!
Comment from : @seano218

Also, 275 wheels are stronger and lighter than 29ers Quicker starting and stopping too For how I ride and like to play on the trail, not for speed or racing, they're perfect for me Hardtails are the perfect starter bike and a great skill builder! I still have mine and always will have a hardtail in my quiver along with my enduro full suspension and road bike I like having different riding disciplines for whatever mood I'm in
Comment from : @seano218

I don't know why anyone would consider buying a Hardtail in 2024 bar the cost , it's full suzzy all day long
Comment from : @drewsmith6066

interesting video, been riding a full suspension carbon enduro for 16 years, just bought a zero-suspension carbon fat tire and was worried I wouldn't like it I think I like it more after a couple rides
Comment from : @jakebrakebill

I switched to a Nicolai All-Mountain Hardtail over a year ago Best choice I've made in terms of mountainbiking Extreme low maintenance, extremely high fun, even on not so gnarly trails But capable of doing anything, my old Trek Full-Sus did, and more It's amazing how the dudes in the Bikeparks look, when they realize I'm on a HT With the benefits of a Pinion gearbox, the rear wheel is light and tracks the Trail really well The only downside was the price, but it was worth it
Comment from : @Cassie_MTB

Only Hardtail bike suited with my financial situation 😂
Comment from : @Notreallymeggriffin

Anna, definitely felt that inertia difference between my 1stTrulyRidden Cannondale29er v Specialized275er! (Both HT) my futureChoice in, however, fullSus for marathonBikePacking, atLeast, will moreThanLikely be an Orbea, as i reckon you just hit my tippingPoint! I also reckon i gotta readyUp my washinUpLiquid b4Hand to keep my my Orbea in tipTopShop! TipOMyHat2ya Anna! You’re bloodyAmazing!
Comment from : @JosephSAi2HT

I have 6 bikes All hardtailsbrAlready thinking on getting another one (a DJ) 😁
Comment from : @uldi1s

I may have put a 170 fox 38 on my stoic this summer Mainly because it's all I could find local when I was looking for a 150mm fox 36 But it looks so cool now I will never take it off
Comment from : @_mgiles

#askgmbntech How about addressing trouble shooting odd and disturbing mechanical sounds while out on the trail? They can be so irritating, and are very hard for your LBS to replicate in the workshop even if one can record the sound while on the trail
Comment from : @Brendan95902

Ragley BluePig,a Proper WeaponHa!!
Comment from : @fud1376

Still digging my ‘18 Trek Marlin 7 hardtail with Continental Cross Kings It’s all I need
Comment from : @housepianist

Thanks Anna, awesome as always I parked my hardtail when I got a full sus and I really should ride it more I have thought for a while about upgrading the fork from the 130 to a 140 or 150 Maybe a new follow up video on doing that upgrade?
Comment from : @JeffMTBinVA

Love my scout Initially got it because of Blake but it is such a great ride and it is easy to maintain
Comment from : @evan5167

Often, the word “often” can be often overused far too often
Comment from : @rpvnwnkl

A cheapish hardtail makes the perfect bike for winter/bad conditions Save your E or full sus for good weather and you'll save a tonne in maintenance bills It will most likely pay for itself within a few years
Comment from : @crankshoptv

Anna is AWESOME! 😎💯👍 and 🔥🔥🔥
Comment from : @dcv9460

I love my hardtail Still brings me joy to take it out riding
Comment from : @snowman22ism

I've seen hts go up to 180mm of travel
Comment from : @ianbrown2336

Easy, just choose the one with rear suspension 👍
Comment from : @galenkehler

Love me Nukeproof Scout !
Comment from : @Charlie_Prinz

Anna what is the shreddiest, slackest hardtail that you have ridden?
Comment from : @blakekennard7700

Anna i think you are getting heavy why?
Comment from : @theshadow8008

My h t evolved from trail to xc, now its called xc trail
Comment from : @theshadow8008

Love my Hardtail Had my Cannondale Cujo 3 since 2018 1 puncture in all this time only changed my drivetrain frm 3by to 1/12 oh n new Forks too Another fantastic vid Anna x
Comment from : @DizRidesMtb

Hard tails are ok but I’m looking for A bike that’s kind of like the Trek procaliber as it’s a soft tail
Comment from : @j3j326

One thing that I noticed about HT market is that there is a very little companies (almost none) who offer aggresive CARBON hardtail So basicaly something with 66-65 HTA and room for 26 tires and droper post which is also light and capable for longer rides
Comment from : @bitumen83