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Shredding on a hardtail mountain bike can be fun, but there are a few things to consider before committing to a day out on the trails. As we all know Blake Samson loves to ride a hardtail! He’s probably the most experienced person in the world when it comes to riding a hardtail when it isn’t the bike for the job. So Blake has made a list of things you can do to make your next ride on your hardtail MTB so much more enjoyable.⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 – Intro
0:37 – Thinking It’s Going To Be An Easy Ride
1:39 – Only Your Legs Will Hurt
2:38 – Use Clipless Pedals
3:53 – Over-Forking Your Hardtail
5:32 – It’s Not Capable Enough
6:45 – It’s Cheap!
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