To put it simply, the difference between a soft tail and a hard tail is whether the frame has rear shock absorbers. The soft tail is the one with rear shock absorbers, and the hard tail is the one without rear shock absorbers. The hard tail is generally simple in structure, and is also the most common and ordinary. The soft tail is suitable for harsh riding environment, has strong adaptability to terrain, and is more suitable for professional cyclists and advanced players.
1. Weight
Generally speaking, the weight of hard tail car is lighter than that of soft tail car.
2. Suitable for road conditions
It is believed that many people choose the soft tail frame to fight against bumps, and use the shock absorber structure to skillfully offset the physical consumption and riding comfort brought by ground bumps. The shock absorption structure can make the tires fit strongly with the ground all the time, making it easier for the driver to drive or brake. With a stable pedal control environment, you dare to accelerate in the face of bumpy roads. Therefore, the more bumpy and complex the road surface is, the more soft tail and shock absorption system are required.
If you often ride on a flat road, you can use an entry-level hard tail mountain bike. The hard tail is suitable for running on relatively flat roads, or riding on mountain roads where the terrain is not particularly complex.
