Hardtail Mountain Bike Frames
Despite the name that implies an uncomfortable ride, there’s a lot to like about hardtail mountain bike frames.
A hardtail mountain bike frame gets its name because it doesn’t have a rear suspension integrated into the frame. That makes it lighter and easier to deal with, because there are fewer parts to worry about breaking and there’s no worries that the rear suspension will break in the middle of a ride. It also makes the hardtail bikes cheaper, both to buy and to maintain.
 Rocky Mountain Hammer 29er 18 Hardtail 29 Bike Frame  US $162.50
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 Rocky Mountain Hammer 29er 19 Hardtail 29 Bike Frame US $524.96
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 Scott Scale 40 2009 Hardtail Mountain Bike New Frame US $450.00
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Of course, the lack of a read suspension can make for a less comfortable ride, but that’s not necessarily the case. A hardtail with an s-bend seatstay, a good suspension fork, and shaped tubes can make for extended comfort even on longer rides. Moreover, the hardtail mountain bike frame is ideally suited to handling rougher terrain, and even the cheaper models nowadays are constructed to offer both performance and comfort.
If you plan on taking your bike off-road, a hardtail bike is probably the best choice, and they’re great for trail riding as well. There are plenty of great bargains on hardtail mountain bike frames available, and checking this comprehensive website should be help you find what you are looking for.
