Questions tagged [hardtail]
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Why do current mountain bikes have such steep top tube? Comparing my Kona Blast 2001 vs 2019
I am very curious about the geometries of mountain bikes nowadays (or probably since a while back).
They all seem to have very tilted top tube .. compare my Kona Blast 2001 vs 2019
Kona Blast 2001
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Pros and cons of long and short derailleur cage?
I'm thinking of buying a new derailleur in the future, but I don't know what type of derailleur to buy, there's long and short cage derailleurs but is there any differences?
I'm not sure if this ...
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What options do I have if my rear derailleur breaks when I'm out on a trail?
I ran into an unfortunate situation earlier this week. I was out on a mountain bike trail, alone — just me and my hardtail. I'm pedaling, when I suddenly hear a CRUNCH and my bike stops. The hanger ...
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How do I reduce the risk of pinch flat punctures while riding up stairs on my hardtail?
I've got a Specialized Pitch, size 27.5". I do a lot of urban MTBing and tricking.
I know how to ride up stairs - up to four stairs at the moment, working on getting more - you lean back, get the ...
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What kind of suspension do I have and how do I make it more soft? (I'm quite small)
My suspension is very stiff, I would like to know why and how to make it better for my size. My bike is a 24" Muddy-Fox Impact hard tail. I went to a trail with friends and they were OK but I was not, ...
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Can i Ride my giant talon 3 downhill
I have bought a giant talon 3 recently. I was wondering if it could possibly be used for the occasional trip to one of my local downhill tracks. I'm just getting started in downhill and so i really ...
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I have a frame I want to identify.the serial number is GE481578
It's a gray mountain bike frame that says Giant on it and the serial number is GE481578.
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MTB Hardtail preventing flipping backwards on steep gradients
When climbing longer 40-50% gradient sections my front wheel starts lifting even at cadences around 70. Leaning forward doesn't help much, I am already balancing myself on the rear wheel. Today the ...
