Hardtail or Full Suspension?

simon_wü

Hello together,

I want to compete in MTB Marathons and i am about to buy a new bike but i am really unsure if i should get a hardtail or full suspension bike.
if this matters: i am 1.74cm tall and about 58kg

best wishes
Simon

(pls ignore my bad english )

robertpb

How much are you willing to spend, if not a lot a hardtail.

What type of marathons, XC or time trialed.

simon_wü

robertpb wrote:

How much are you willing to spend, if not a lot a hardtail.

What type of marathons, XC or time trialed.

I havn't set a limit... i am not afraid to spend a bit more money on the bike when it is worth it.

I like marathons with a lot of climbing. The ones i do are not that technical in my opinion...

tom_howard

100mm-ish travel full sus 29er, make it as light as you can afford.

SC blur
Specialized epic
Pivot Mach 4 SL
Giant Anthem
Scott scale

Etc

Only go for a hardtail if you are 1. Hoping to podium, 2. Doing short runs as part of a team or 3. A masochist

Harry182

Intense Sniper’s also worth a look.