Is a full suspension bike better than a hardtail?

Is a full suspension bike better than a hardtail?

Full-suspension mountain bikes perform much better over rough terrain and will thrive on many courses where a hardtail will struggle. This is primarily due to the traction provided by the rear suspension.

Why are hardtails better?

Hardtail bikes are more suitable for intense off-road trails and will cope better with jumps and difficult terrain. Hybrids provide faster acceleration. Hardtails cost slightly more to maintain because the suspension front fork requires servicing, whereas a hybrid’s doesn’t.

Do I really need a full suspension mountain bike?

To put it simply though, you might want to buy a full-suspension bike if you’re more interested in riding off-road trails and more technical terrain and want to add speed, confidence and comfort as you push your limits.

Are hardtails faster than full suspension?

The hardtail was a winner on the rooty lap, being faster for less effort. But the results were more confusing on the rough lap. The full suspension was quicker on the descent for less power, but required more power to maintain the same speed pretty much everywhere else on the course, particularly going uphill.