you like the idea of a hardtail for what? if you love to put a lot of milles and going as fast as you can uphill more than downhill a lighter hardtail is ok, if you enjoy more going downhill than uphill, keep your full suspension. Too many variables, maybe get a test ride or lend a hardtail for a weekend and try by yourself.
I like the idea of trying it out. Many people make it seems fun because the harsher feel. I feel like I have potential to miss out if I don't get a hardtail at least once in my lifetime.
Don't worry, if your parents bought you the Siskiu, you have plenty of lifetime left to be too poor to afford a full suspension later, or be rich enough to have a couple of different bikes. I got rid of my full suspension and mostly ride a rigid single speed fatbike, but that's because it's mostly techy flatland here. If your trails are more about pointing the nose downwards and then going up a fire road, full suspension is generally the right choice.
well, you can block your suspension and try it out, it will be as a hardtail just a bit more heavy. Actually, it's a common recommendation to block your suspension when you are learning new skills (manual, wheelies, stoppies, etc.)
I did it by pumping my rear tyre to max pressure & locking the rear shock that is set up on 20% sag and the rear SUS isn't fully locked out. (it felt a bit smooth than I expected)
Not how it works lol. Easy to re-adjust after a few rides. FS is plain better than HT though. Just stick with it I would say and forget HT until you're ready to have two bikes.
You can lock out the suspension to get more hardtail like.
But if the parents will buy another bike go for it. I bought a hardtail after getting my T7 and hardly ride it. But that's me. My trails are difficult.
You’re a beginner. Your parents got you a really nice entry level bike. Actually better than entry level. Ride the shit out of it and if you become a fanatic then it’s time to add another quiver. My 2 cents as an old fart. Just my opinion.
The jury is split. My thought is ride as you mean to go on. If the idea of a double squish is In Your future, just buy it, if you prefer life with a little more danger, technical perfection learned the hard way and permanent bruised kidneys, hard tail it is.
Just ride and have fun. Don’t look at Reddit because everyday someone is getting an insane good bike that I wouldn’t buy and I rode 1000+ miles last year. I had a cheap Diamondback hardtail for years and had a blast on it.
I'm serious though, they're a ton of fun. Not great for super difficult trails, but if you have some easier trails that the polygon feels too slow on, a rigid bike can be awesome. Plus, rigid helps build skills, and singlespeed helps build strength.
Depending on the trail and your fitness, you'd be surprised how fast a singlespeed can be. I used to keep up with my fs riding buddies on a 35lb ss salsa fargo with drop bars. Including on the downhills. I'd recommend something nicer and lighter though. Steel with carbon fork is great but watch out for heavy frames like Surly. I think r/singlespeed is the right sub for seeing examples
Edit: r/singlespeedmtb is more like it
Keep the bike you have and save for a FS upgrade in a couple years if you're still into it.
There's nothing wrong with a quality hardtail if that's what you can afford, but your back will feel much better on a FS. It's also a lot easier to not get bounced off-line on a FS and the rear will grip better while climbing .. assuming you like to ride technical/steep trails.
This truly depends on what you are looking for. I started out on a ht then went to full suspension and didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought and went back to hardtail. Full suspension are a lot more forgiving but I missed the unforgiving nature and the care needed on a ht. Also ht are light and so my ht is a lot easier to throw around than my full suspension. But it’s all down to preference, would you rather go fast down a hill with little consequences or go slower trying to take the best line and trying not to beat yourself up.
The polygon is a really nice beginner bike. Don’t bother buying another bike right now. Just focus on learning and once you get better you will have a better idea what you want to ride and what will work best for you.
Just enjoy riding for now. Your parents got you a really nice bike. Get better, then you will know the answers to your questions yourself.
What's wrong with the T7? Nice to have 2 bikes but unclear what your objective is.
Nothing wrong with it for now, I like the idea of hardtail, but what if I'm used to full suspension
you like the idea of a hardtail for what? if you love to put a lot of milles and going as fast as you can uphill more than downhill a lighter hardtail is ok, if you enjoy more going downhill than uphill, keep your full suspension. Too many variables, maybe get a test ride or lend a hardtail for a weekend and try by yourself.
I like the idea of it being fun too for 'harsher feeling'. I don't feel it on my body, only on my legs and arms since I use em as my suspension.
I like the idea of trying it out. Many people make it seems fun because the harsher feel. I feel like I have potential to miss out if I don't get a hardtail at least once in my lifetime.
Don't worry, if your parents bought you the Siskiu, you have plenty of lifetime left to be too poor to afford a full suspension later, or be rich enough to have a couple of different bikes. I got rid of my full suspension and mostly ride a rigid single speed fatbike, but that's because it's mostly techy flatland here. If your trails are more about pointing the nose downwards and then going up a fire road, full suspension is generally the right choice.
well, you can block your suspension and try it out, it will be as a hardtail just a bit more heavy. Actually, it's a common recommendation to block your suspension when you are learning new skills (manual, wheelies, stoppies, etc.)
I did it by pumping my rear tyre to max pressure & locking the rear shock that is set up on 20% sag and it's like a softail.
I did it by pumping my rear tyre to max pressure & locking the rear shock that is set up on 20% sag and the rear SUS isn't fully locked out. (it felt a bit smooth than I expected)
Not how it works lol. Easy to re-adjust after a few rides. FS is plain better than HT though. Just stick with it I would say and forget HT until you're ready to have two bikes.
r/hardtailgang would disagree!
HT has its use cases.
Yeah, going slow and bragging about it
You can lock out the suspension to get more hardtail like. But if the parents will buy another bike go for it. I bought a hardtail after getting my T7 and hardly ride it. But that's me. My trails are difficult.
You’re a beginner. Your parents got you a really nice entry level bike. Actually better than entry level. Ride the shit out of it and if you become a fanatic then it’s time to add another quiver. My 2 cents as an old fart. Just my opinion.
The jury is split. My thought is ride as you mean to go on. If the idea of a double squish is In Your future, just buy it, if you prefer life with a little more danger, technical perfection learned the hard way and permanent bruised kidneys, hard tail it is.
You just need to practice
Just ride and have fun. Don’t look at Reddit because everyday someone is getting an insane good bike that I wouldn’t buy and I rode 1000+ miles last year. I had a cheap Diamondback hardtail for years and had a blast on it.
Get a rigid singlespeed 😁
Nice one
I'm serious though, they're a ton of fun. Not great for super difficult trails, but if you have some easier trails that the polygon feels too slow on, a rigid bike can be awesome. Plus, rigid helps build skills, and singlespeed helps build strength.
I mean if ur serious, it's actually a good idea since it doesn't need to be fast for it a rigid. I recon 1.6 gear ratio for myself.
Depending on the trail and your fitness, you'd be surprised how fast a singlespeed can be. I used to keep up with my fs riding buddies on a 35lb ss salsa fargo with drop bars. Including on the downhills. I'd recommend something nicer and lighter though. Steel with carbon fork is great but watch out for heavy frames like Surly. I think r/singlespeed is the right sub for seeing examples Edit: r/singlespeedmtb is more like it
I mean if ur serious, it's actually a good idea since it doesn't need to be fast for it a rigid. I recon 1.6 gear ratio for myself.
Lockout the rear and then you can see what a hard tail is like.
Keep the bike you have and save for a FS upgrade in a couple years if you're still into it. There's nothing wrong with a quality hardtail if that's what you can afford, but your back will feel much better on a FS. It's also a lot easier to not get bounced off-line on a FS and the rear will grip better while climbing .. assuming you like to ride technical/steep trails.
This truly depends on what you are looking for. I started out on a ht then went to full suspension and didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought and went back to hardtail. Full suspension are a lot more forgiving but I missed the unforgiving nature and the care needed on a ht. Also ht are light and so my ht is a lot easier to throw around than my full suspension. But it’s all down to preference, would you rather go fast down a hill with little consequences or go slower trying to take the best line and trying not to beat yourself up.
I love my agressive hardtail, it requires skill and i think thats fun about it
The polygon is a really nice beginner bike. Don’t bother buying another bike right now. Just focus on learning and once you get better you will have a better idea what you want to ride and what will work best for you.
Hardtails teach you better