Hardtail Vs Full Suspension Mountain Bike!

Hardtail or Full-Suspension that's the question right? With hardtails becoming more & more capable, some riders are opting for more simplistic options, whilst others are just simply full-sus fanatics! Blake Samson, and well, Blake Samson are out in La Fenasosa Bike Park to put these two bikes through a series of tests to find out which one is best!
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[@tri-seeker2753]

Blake's multi-Blake vids are just awesome, regardless of actual point of them. But this time I can't admire enough work of whoever was editing that stuff - top marks for all of you, in front of and behind the camera!

[@gmbn]

We're stoked that you love this style of video! We have such a great team of people behind the camera that bring these videos! Thanks for the support! 🤘

[@gmbn]

Haha! You can't beat that feeling of feeling sketchy but still staying on the bike! 😅

[@haydnsmith3255]

Did not even realise they were the same person.

[@danielanthony1054]

@@haydnsmith3255 i still don't know how they crossed the shadow with the bike tire at 3:37

[@thingswelike]

Impressed by the amount of planning that must have gone into this! Great job!

[@gmbn]

It was a big one to film, that's for sure!😅 Thanks for the support! 👊

[@gmbn]

A lot of hours went into this video! We have such a great team behind the camera. Thanks for watching! 👊

[@RandomeHandle]

This man is a star ⭐The Blake Twins should get a movie of their own 😂

[@gmbn]

Haha! For sure! 😂

[@continuumsanctum869]

@@gmbn *Wait, they're not Twins, but Triplets* 😂 One was clearly sold to the Spaniards or the Mexican cartels 🤣 _(Can't wait to see the Blake Twin Sisters)_ 😜

[@DampActionRC]

The sketchy downhill on a hardtail is what I love the most about mountain biking. Ear to ear smiles

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

sketch = adrenaline

[@gmbn]

Haha! You can't beat that feeling of feeling sketchy, but still staying on the bike! 😅

[@stephankoehler800]

100% this. 😅

[@jraelien5798]

You are all quite mad.

[@KabirDhupelia]

This is such an incredibly made video. Well done to Blake, Blake, Spanish Blake and the editors!

[@vornamenachname7618]

I went back from full sus to hardtail and I enjoy it a lot. Sometimes it’s not the question which bike is more comfortable but which bike is more fun. On most trails around my area you just go down as fast as you can on a full sus while it’s more challenging on a hardtail and therefore more fun.

[@lucaluthi2498]

Same i went from a Trek Remedy to a Orbea Laufey H ltd and i love it

[@1978jabbo]

@@lucaluthi2498 how’s the Laufey going? Seriously considering selling my Scott Genius to go to Orbea hardtail.

[@lucaluthi2498]

@@1978jabbo in my opinion it is a fantastic bike capable o almost everything. Its ecxallent for technical trails or easy to medium downhilltracks. Its definitely not as smooth and comfortable as a fullsus but for me its way more fun to ride. I love to ride things on a hardtail that everyone else just uses fullsus.

[@gmbn]

That's really cool that you went back to a hardtail for more of a challenge! Full suspension bikes can be a little boring sometimes when you love the feeling of wrestling a bike down a trail.

[@buckroger6456]

Same here as well. Switched to a hardtail and haven't looked back, the bike is so much fun.

[@Macmacmacmacmacmacmac]

Can we see a behind the scenes of filming one of these? I’d love to see you talking and acting to yourself!

[@yengsabio5315]

Watching Blake arguing with Blake about which is which is just fun! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking

[@abuckcat]

I have both I can lock out suspension on my full sus and rides much like a hardtail for going up climbs

[@myrants5836]

You learn how to ride a mountain bike properly on a hardtail. You will be a faster rider on a full suspension if you start off on a hardtail. Also hardtails are so much fun. Even better when you take one to a downhill track and keep up or over take the big rigs!!

[@metalofthedeath]

That’s a myth

[@norquestrchan7756]

Not so much. You learn on the bike you practice most in doesn't mattet if it's full sus or ht same goes with cliplesss or flat pedals.

[@myrants5836]

@@metalofthedeath No its not!

[@myrants5836]

@@norquestrchan7756 Totally disagree. You learn the best skills on a hardtail without a doubt

[@JieYenYen]

@@norquestrchan7756 yeah bro you learn much better and more also faster with hardtail

[@oldladynissanturbo9749]

I was a hardtail guy.... Untill i got back issues. Now i have a fully. Loving it 😁. Still love hardtail's

[@carnivorebob3250]

I ride both. I have a very nice full sus and hard tail. Both are set up for trail riding. I ride both of them every week. I love both and I love the differences. The hardtail makes me feel very connected to the trail and allows me to work that part of my riding. Full sus is for the rougher trails. I love how well a modern full sus climbs the technical stuff. I love challenging climbs and I do them on both bikes, but a modern full sus climbs amazing. Also having two bikes for me is essential. I ride a lot and want to always have a back up bike. Also the hardtail is a great workout bike.

[@ShockkTubee]

Well said, I got both and both serve a different purpose!

[@Hello_there_obi]

Doesn’t climbing with a full sus make it harder as the suspension absorbs your energy you try to into the climb? And it weighs more too?

[@carnivorebob3250]

@@Hello_there_obi a modern full sis tracks the ground and has more traction. I can climb trails on my 32 lb trail bike I could never climb on my 27lb hard tail. I ride a lot of single diamond trails in Northern California and the climbing parts are rock gardens. Full sus is superior. I climb well on both bikes because I weigh 180lbs and slim and strong. But in the chunky climbs full sus is superior.

[@curiositycatalyst2929]

Hey than help me decide between siskui d6 or merida big trail 400

[@uncle3life]

@@Hello_there_obi you can lock rear fork to more energy

[@tonymcdow7206]

Great vid! First bike I would go with a good hardtail bike. Later, when you are good at finding lines and you are starting to ride bike parks and rock gardens, then get a second bike with full suspension. If you ride all the time, your body will appreciate the full suspension. Then you will have two bikes, which is important because you always want a spare bike so that you never miss a day of riding.

[@elnuttero]

Awesome video. Full suspension is probably the way to go these days but expense, weight and my age of 50 now really makes me question this. This video really sums it up nicely and is very well done. I'm not 20 30 or even 40 anymore and unfortunately should not be going balls out anymore.

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Heck and even going balls out in your 20s, 30s or 40s is not a good idea either. Beating up your body in your youth makes old age life even hard than it has to be.

[@havanother1]

Nah. What are you saving yourself for? I'm 50 and ride just as dumb as I did when I when I was 15. Keep doing it for as long as you can pedal, then get an Ebike and keep doing it!@@iwontreplybacklol7481

[@kbd13-n9c]

I’ve ridden a HT most of my life but I’ll be going full suspension on the next one. Back isn’t always happy on the HT and I’d prefer not to have back surgery earlier I’m life.

[@joostdeen9614]

The never ending story hardtail vs fully. Absolutely one of the most funny vids 😂 I think Spanish Blake needs more vid time 👀🤣

[@gordonhenderson1287]

I have both 160 travel carbon fibre fs and a 140 slack steel hardtail. Love them both. Legs get tired quicker on ht as they are working as suspension. Also, less maintenance with the hardtail! 🤙

[@ApricotData474]

I love these videos lol I was going to go from a rockhopper to a stump jumper but now I kind of want to stay and just upgrade parts. Thanks for the hilarious and insightful videos!

[@ShockkTubee]

I have both full sus and hardtail, love them both and use them on different occasions and having the peace of mind of having a back up in any case necessary is nice to me! You legit can’t go wrong with either.

[@stevenkilleen8149]

I was a hardtail guy until last year and I brought a mega 290 and it changed everything for me I love mtb it's so much more moto and thats where I come from mx and bmx racing

[@5280MTM]

I prefer hardtail for street and park. I love my full squish for XC and DH. My competition trials bicycle is fully ridged. My trials motorcycle suspension is basically beefed up DH suspension and those skills transfer over to the DH bikes.

[@francisdee9955]

i have both😊 loving both ❤

[@mvt8296]

Clearly one of the best vids on GMBN. Keep going like this guys ^^

[@TheMoodyedge]

Are you retarded?

[@FiBofficialmusic]

all i know is hardtail, so gotta go with hardtail. i rode it on cptn ahab in Moab too, ride was great! legs were tired though lol

[@trekimpossible2850]

My first time to watch this channel, I spend more time to figure out if they are the same person or two different persons than on the bike. If they are the same person, it's a truly amazing camera work.

[@marioolave3461]

I found this video very useful and hilarious! The dynamic way you explained this deserves a thumbs up!

[@mongoliaproos1916]

I ride both bikes and honestly on a proper road hardrail is better its faster and more efficient If the road that youre doing through has bumps,potholes ect definitely full suspension its better at keeping its momentum,keeping my butt comfortable,and really satisfying It depends on your area that youre going to ride through because where i live the roads have lots of potholes so i usually ride dual suspension aka full suspension

[@AndysAverageAdventures]

Love watching Blake and his split personalities

[@ISOSAILING]

best one is just get a bike and get out on the trails!! having just built a 2007 s works stump jumper i can confirm it's so much nicer than my hard rock though only way i can afford a full suss bike only just getting back in to rideing why didnt i do it sooner!!

[@petrokemikal]

I lockout the rear on the full sus and it climbs like a dream..

[@jaimeramirez4766]

Props to Blake! Giving Spanish a go! Can't accomplish it if you don't try! LOVE IT.

[@kyled121]

Great editing, really fun to watch!

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support! 👊

[@jakestewart7079]

Both are good, it just depends on what you prefer and the terrain you ride. If you really like mountain biking, you'll end up owning both.

[@bradleyterpstra4202]

full suspension all the way. On a pump track and climbs, the rear shock can be locked out to be just as good as a hardtail where the hardtail excells.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

All facts here

[@Seeded335]

Won't reduce the weight tho. Still It's fax

[@Lee-ic2yn]

@@Seeded335 the weight is better than a sore ass 😆

[@alfredoverno9674]

Great footage. Love the dual perspective. Heck, entertaining AND informative... PLUS fun to watch. Yeah I subscribed.

[@bumpytrailsproductions]

A great video guys! I love when Blake talks to him self. The Spanish Blake is also hilarious 😂. But most of all I like that Blake is always incapable to decide which is better

[@gustavocruz4824]

what an awesome and super hilarious work of video. Deciding which 27.5 to get and this was comically helpful. Thanks!

[@sekc-chua]

One of each!

[@davidpuschel8268]

I have both an 140mm Hardtail long and slack and a 170mm Enduro. The hardtail setup is wide bars, long and low cockpit. The adrenaline level on my Hometrails is amazing. It engages my body more and works well for running assistance. The enduro feels often overpowered and I hate to clean it in the winter. But the enduro climbs better when it’s technical and you have more confidence on the hard stuff. But you definitely do less when you ride a fully

[@lifeinoregon]

This was fun. Thank you.

[@SparkleDonkey]

One of the best vids ever from GMBN and Blake.

[@billderas3420]

Beautiful production video you have here. Almost movie worthy! Those out takes at the end took it to a new level. Bollywood watch out!

[@KasperiVonSchrowe]

Hardtail forever! 🤘

[@chiefsittingstill6061]

Thank you for putting the location... although I've just noticed you've done another full video on the location itself, so that's another one for me to check out 😃

[@avivnaim]

U R so good,I really believed it's 3 different people. the video is edited and filmed very well.

[@BlackMan614]

Lighter, easier to maneuver and fast. I have the ProCal with the isospeed decoupler which prevents the back-end from getting loose on fast, rocky descents.

[@somebody655]

Great product- worked perfectly, no issues.

[@akusins]

Very entertaining , big thanks ! Hard tail my choice because ultimate mid solution

[@etienneboucher9510]

It very depend it you wanna dump shocks or have good impulsions... And it really depends: Most of people do not ride very bumpy tracks a lot, and mostly ride on good path and road a lot... My choice goes for hardtail is for BUNJY JUMPING uppon obstacles (price)

[@DG-tf9rp]

The best bike is the one that you own, ride and and have fun with that makes you happy. Get out and Ride.

[@markjones4896]

I have one of each I love them both , and they are 29ers

[@semiha.5480]

I'm just flashed from this vid man... Much respect to Blake and the editor

[@milesholland6826]

Hilarious. Not just an awesome rider, but a bloody good actor to boot!

[@MG-pw7jp]

I love Blake's content dude. This man really goes all out to not only inform us but also entertain us throughout his fun and informative videos!! 😊😊❤❤

[@orionlightheart640]

Full sus us great to have, but if you're gonna be doing challenging climbs, I'd stick to hardtail. But for me for how I ride I can do just as much stuff on a hardtail (if not more) than a person with a full sus. Sometimes it's the rider too.

[@piotrproszowski4430]

The best bike is my bike! And it's DARTMOOR Primal Pro Red Devil from 2015, but it still rides well 💪

[@nathangaffran]

I’ve only rode full suspensions and I’m in the middle of building up my first hardtail. Super excited to finally have a hardtail.

[@CodesExplorer-hb1wr]

Bruh i can only dream to have a full suspension bike, i hate my hardtrail

[@jimwarnock1250]

Excellent comparison. I can't imagine ever riding that downhill! Great riding skills on display here.

[@Lostwithquestion]

Hard tail and ridged forks. Every sus fork I've ridden or owned was frozen on one side and felt super dangerous. Every soft tail wobbles and rattles. The effort to peddle a full sus is also higher, due to gravitational forces. Bikes to me are like knives. A swiss folding style looks kinda neat, but will never compete to the full one piece blade. More moving parts, more chance of failures.

[@johnwick8937]

Love the video.!! Great job.!!!

[@hallstewart]

Blake is entertaining. And this really shows the strengths and weaknesses of both. So it depends what qualities you value. Myself, I quite like have an excuse for going a bit slower downhill!

[@chuckrodgers4780]

The best bike is the one you have. The ideal set up would be one of each . Both are fun !!!

[@BlackFlag94]

When it comes to technical climbing, the full suspension is the better option

[@AliasHSW]

I love Blake vs Blake, and sometimes vs Blake

[@3Bmtb]

The Spanish Blake is the banger!

[@puffilp4493]

I love the effort you guys always put into the videos ❤ How about Blake on his Reactor vs Blake on his Mega? Trail Blake vs Enduro Blake?

[@abdellenoir]

It took me only half the video to be definitely convinced ! Hardtail Forever !!!

[@Just_a_mclaren]

Hardtail is best fr

[@andrewince8824]

The winner is the DMR Bolt. 125mm of travel at the rear, climbs and rides like a hardtail but the sus takes the Sting out of the trails. Also looks amazing.

[@avexnsx]

I want a full sus but I love the yellow!

[@kevynboianovsky249]

for me, the best is a hardtail with a 200mm fork

[@Gabriel_2929]

I just started watching you guys but I just love already your videos, for me, both are good but I think hardtail is all I need for my preferences, I have an afisport m2 29 inch tires, on white version, it's an Romanian brand

[@rickkleverlaan2767]

Spanish Blake deserves his own show!!!

[@jf8534]

Why didn't you lock out the shock? Seeing as you have a full suspension that is an option.

[@FilipeRicardoMTB]

Great video Blake!!! Lots of fun man 🤣🤣 Spanish Blake is the best 😅 Cheers!!👍

[@bleed_from_within_is_life9960]

Between these 2 Hardtail bc ain't many rocks or anything here And i gotta go up pretty steep hills But it's all smooth enough to ride my skateboard's on when it's dry

[@domgray7587]

😂 Blake what a legend I could watch him take himself on all day.

[@ryanfox2182]

Just got 2 hard tails, a medium fuse sport for me and a small base fuse for my wife . We’re ready to huck the hard tails for the summer!!

[@creativechimp03]

Blake dude you have to do more of these, hilarious! Hardtail for the win!

[@thealzp]

8:09 - 8:13 my new ringtone :))) Thank You Blake !

[@rol782]

It is one of the funniest videos I've watched on YT this year. Acting first class👍

[@DanEscapes]

That was a fun video. I’d love to have both but space and money has left me with a full sus. If you are starting out recommend a hard tail though!!

[@Mt.herzberg99]

I love video so much that I re-watched it soo fun to watch ❤

[@jameswilson2815]

I can have 2 killer hardtails for 1 full suspension. Nuff said. Aloha.😎🤙

[@JayMeh1988]

Video is GREAT, one critique, if you had different color helmets for the bikes it would help differentiate the riders and add to the experience

[@zsvrljuga1]

This is crazy good!!!

[@velmuruganmunusamy737]

Hardtail

[@jameslakeman344]

No right or wrong answer to this. I have a 29er full sus Focus Jam. This year I purchased a 650b plus Vitus Sentier VRX hardtail. Both ride very differently but I love them both Bit like the two girls I was seeing at the same time back in 2003 😂😂😂😂

[@keith_cottongim]

I have both, but after my shock/brain had blown on my Epic. My Chisel (hardtail) is my go to and is funnest to ride

[@marcellowheeler88]

I have a way easier time going up hill on my FS compared to my HT. I was shocked about that comparison.

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Geometries play a crucial role.

[@jedisentinel1499]

Hardtails will make a better rider

[@hbr6545]

For the past year i've been wondering around if i should buy a mountain bike or not. I want to spend less than 2.000 EUR but I wonder whats best considering this budget: going for decent hardtail or getting something with full suspension. From one side 2000eur should be enough to get a decent hardtail but might be short for full suspension? But I'm afraid that if I buy a hardtail I would want to swap after 6months or so... any tips based on your experience (really don't want to go above 2000eur)?

[@anybody6834]

They same question here!. Can any one drop a line of cycle wisdom?

[@Marty_Kafa]

Same Question 🙋

[@PTSeTe]

Look second hand?? Maybe I'm 3 months late, how did you do?

[@dpomberger]

Had to watch it again :D It's so funny! :D

[@gazzas28]

Love both.

[@xerxes902]

Full suspension is for comfort and heard tail is better because it get your muscles pumping

[@EnriqueNestorAEseo]

its defends upon the bikers and how to ride plus the place of trails....and when more higher jumps..for me full suspension

[@jasonw7053]

I'm lucky enough to have both a full sus and a hardtail, a nukeproof scout and a yt jeffsey. However I'm unlucky enough to live in eastern Canada where I cant ride half the year :X My full sus is amazing everywhere but I find it makes some trails a bit too easy which kind of defeats the purpose of riding in my opinion. The scout is just amazing everywhere I dont think i would ever get rid of it.

[@theparadigmshift74]

Which scout is it ? The elite? I was just looking at those today

[@ThisIsTranquil]

60fps on new gmbn comparison video? It gives me nostalgia on the cinematics of older videos

[@1testertester]

I would love to ride with any of these Blakes and grab a cerveza after.

[@feenelex]

hardtail 👇