hardtail
Stiff rear bike
A hardtail is a bicycle with front suspension but no rear suspension—the back triangle of the frame is rigid.
Mountain bikers choose hardtails for efficiency on smoother trails and lower maintenance: I ride a hardtail for cross-country.
The term also applies to motorcycles with rigid rear frames, especially classic choppers built without rear shock absorbers.
Supporting outer structure
- forkTined eating tool
- rigidUnable to bend
- aluminumElement thirteen
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
geometry · cross-country · singletrack · 29er · chainstay · seatpost · headset · crankset
Narrow recreational path
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- trailPath through wilderness
- terrainLand's physical features
- climbingAscending by physical effort
descending · technical · rocky · roots · jumps · drops · pumping · maneuvering
Unable to bend
- simpleFree of complexity
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- durableAble to withstand use
efficient · responsive · direct · stiff · no-frills · low-maintenance · reliable · streamlined
Powered two-wheeler
- bobberFishing line indicator
- rigidUnable to bend
- customHabitual group practice
- HarleyAmerican motorcycle brand
springer · chrome · V-twin · cruiser · shovelhead · knucklehead · stripped-down
frame
Supporting outer structure
carbon · geometry · cross-country · singletrack · 29er · chainstay · seatpost · headset · crankset · pedal
singletrack
Narrow recreational path
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- trailPath through wilderness
- terrainLand's physical features
climbing · descending · technical · rocky · roots · jumps · drops · pumping · maneuvering · cornering
rigid
Unable to bend
- simpleFree of complexity
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
durable · efficient · responsive · direct · stiff · no-frills · low-maintenance · reliable · streamlined · unsprung
motorcycle
Powered two-wheeler
Harley · springer · chrome · V-twin · cruiser · shovelhead · knucklehead · stripped-down
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- bike partsframe, top tube, saddle, pedal, chain
- custom motorcyclesbobber, chopper, cafe racer, cruiser, bagger
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- off-road vehiclesdirt bikes, ATV, sand rail, quad, trail bikes
- bike touringbike tour, panniers, bikepacking, touring bikes, touring bike
hardtailfull-suspension
Both axles have shock absorbers
trail bike · downhill bike · rigid · springer