Hardtail Bikes, built by people who ride.

Yes. Hardtails are one of the best ways to start mountain biking. They're lighter, simpler and cheaper than full-suspension, and with no rear shock, you learn to read the trail properly from day one.

Choose a hardtail for lighter weight, lower maintenance, better value and smoother or cross-country trails. Full suspension suits steep, rough, technical descents. It comes down to where you ride most.

Yes. With no rear shock or suspension linkage, hardtails have fewer moving parts, so there's less to service and less that can go wrong. They're also lighter and better value, meaning more of your budget goes into quality frames, brakes and gears.