The foundation of a mountain bike’s performance lies in its suspension system. Two primary types dominate the market: full suspension and hardtail. Full suspension mountain bikes feature shock ...

Most people recommend starting out with a hardtail because they are incredibly versatile. The maintenance cost is a bit lower than that of a full-suspension bike because there is less suspension ...

For a bare-bones entry-level hardtail, budget around $1,500 for one that will allow you to get stuck into some serious riding. But if you want a full-suspension bike that’s going to satisfy a ...