Mountain bikes

A hardtail only has a suspension fork, is lighter, cheaper, and pedals better uphill; it will also teach you to ride more cleanly because it forgives you nothing. A full-suspension bike gives you control and comfort over rocks and roots, in exchange for weight, price, and maintenance. Base the travel on the terrain, not your ambitions — for standard forest tracks, less is enough than what is sold. Wheel diameter changes the handling: a larger one rolls over obstacles better, a smaller one is more playful in corners. Try both, you will spot the difference on the very first descent.

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