Riding hardtail bikes can offer a lot of thrills and a fun way to tackle the trails. A hardtail is a mountain bike without rear suspension. We will show you some great bikes that will all offer front suspension so they will be worthy mountain bikes. A hardtail will make you feel every bump that meets the rear wheel and give you a lot of hard feedback of the terrain.
This is one of the reasons many people feel hardtails are great for beginners because you get so much feedback. You need to be able to brace against a hardtail with your feet on the pedals. This is why hardtails can be really exciting. Another positive is that they come at a better price than full suspension setups. You may be losing out on a smoother ride but these bikes under $400 are some of the best hardtail offerings on the market.
Despite being advertised as full suspension this is a hardtail bike and a great one at that. This is a 21 speed with shimano shift levers and accompanied by a shimano rear derailleur. The bike features stainless steel disc brakes at both the front and rear. Kenda tires will give a great ride on many different paths. They are 26 inches with 2.1 inches of width.Â
With high quality parts this bike is a great buy at prices that can’t be beaten. This is a hardtail but the front suspension fork allows 100mm travel so you can feel confident taking the bike wherever you want.Â
If you want an affordable bike that you can assemble quickly and start riding right away, then Huffy has created the perfect budget hardtail for you. The bike offers front suspension and 21 speed with shimano parts. The frames come in 13, 14, and 17 inches to accommodate riders of different heights and sexes. The 13 inch frame comes with 6 speeds. For the larger frames the denim blue comes with a higher top bar than its gray counterpart that is a lower top bar that may be great for female riders. All of them come with micro-shift twist shifters and TZ-31 rear derailleur.Â
People loved the price and how quickly the bike can be assembled. Customers say they get a great value bike that does require some tweaks but offers a great experience.
The high timber comes in many sizes and colors. This allows you to shop for a bike that will be a good fit and go with your personality. You’ll have choices of 24-29 inch bikes with either an aluminum or steel frame. Steel will keep your bike strong and able to handle some difficult trails but we recommend staying with a lightweight aluminum frame as lightweight bikes excel in all types of biking. Also available are optional disc brakes which are also going to be a recommendation.Â
The bike has 21 speed available via twist shifters and front suspension. This is a great brand bike that comes right under $400. Its a value bike valued by the customers who chose to buy it.
Royce Union makes some great lightweight bikes. The RTT is a great offering with a 15 inch aluminum frame. This is great hardtail for teenagers or shorter riders. The gearing is smooth with trigger shifters and 21 speeds at your disposal. RTT has a steel front suspension that will keep your bike strong and agile on the trails. The alloy 3 piece crank is connected to a Shimano TY300.Â
The bike comes in a matte tangerine and is a great looking bike. The looks are a common positive trait customers liked.
Being sold on Amazon since 2016 customers have had a positive long standing history with the Vilano Blackjack. This is a 17 inch frame that sits on 29 inch wheels so your clearance will be great. The frame is hand made with 6061 aluminum alloy to keep the bike strong yet light. The front suspension is great with an 80 mm travel and lockout feature as well. This allows you to firm the suspension when you’re on pavement to keep more of your pedaling power. 24 speeds on integrated shifters keep this bike smooth.
This is a bike people love out of the box because it is well made and has a very smooth ride. People continued to upgrade the bike throughout the ownership because this frame is beloved by many mountain bikers.Â
Hiland makes a very good looking bike that comes in either 3 or 6 spoke wheels.The 27.5 inch wheels are made of magnesium aluminum making the wheel strong, less wind resistant and lets not forget very aesthetic. If that’s not your style you can choose to get them in traditional multi spoke wheels. It comes with a 17 inch aluminum frame made to be torsionally stiff making the bike more fast and sturdy. The frame comes in black, white and orange colors.Â
With 21 speeds, front suspension and dual disc brakes you get a very complete package. Hiland makes great bikes to start out with that you can upgrade over time.
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