7 Hardtail Hacks | Set-Up Tips & Upgrades For Your MTB
Hardtails are mega versatile bikes, great for anything from a day at the bike park hitting big jumps to bike packing through the backcountry. Blake and Neil are in Dyfi Bikepark and breaking down some of their top hardtail hacks for riding demanding terrain without rear suspension!
Timestamps 👇
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Clips or Flats?
01:49 - Set up matters!
02:16 - Tyre Inserts
03:33 - Preventing Chain Slap
04:12 - Tyre Choice is important!
05:14 - Wheel Choice
06:10 - Frame Bags
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