hardtail
Americannoun
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hardtails,
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hardtail
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Origin of hardtail
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Decent entry-level hardtail mountain bikes can be found for under $1,000, while full-suspension bikes realistically start from $1,500.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2022
Bikes with front suspension only are known as hardtail bikes, while full-suspension bikes have both front and rear shocks.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2022
Over the course of a weekend, he transformed his hardtail mountain bike into a throttle-assisted e-bike capable of speeds of up to 20 mph.
From The Verge ● Mar. 9, 2021
At the moment the course is very groomed, so a hardtail is fine.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2011
The person on the bait rod makes a cast and hopefully reels in three or four hardtails.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two will be rigged with live hardtails; the others with food-quality squid.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two were rigged up with live hardtails, and two with squid.
From Time Magazine Archive
Catch a dozen or so hardtails on the way out by fishing Sabiki rigs around oil and gas rigs where hardtails are visible on the surface.
From Time Magazine Archive
The same type of hook is used to bridle the hardtails.
From Time Magazine Archive
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