In this article we’ll discuss why hardtail mountain bikes are a great choice for women. As with all featured women’s content on Hardtail Canada, this article was produced in collaboration with Canadian U23 MTB racer Jocelyn Stel!
Since she races hardtail, she knows as much as anyone about why women should ride one.
I’ll hand things off to her now…Â
I love hardtails and so should you! For most cross country riding, a hardtail is the ideal bike.
I’d argue this especially applies to women. I’ve ridden and raced my hardtail all over North America, including Ontario, Alberta, B.C, Quebec, and North Carolina. I have experienced all kinds of conditions and trails from gnarly downhills to fast flowy singletrack.
A hardtail has been the ideal bike. I believe they are an excellent choice for most women as their primary bike. This is because women tend to be smaller, shorter, and have less muscle mass.
If you own a hardtail and would like to buy a full suspension as a second bike, go for it!
But if you don’t already have a hardtail you should consider adding one to your bike collection. It’ll make you a better bike rider, save you money, take less energy to ride, and is simpler to maintain. And it’ll also be more fun!