What term describes a bicycle with front suspension but no rear suspension? (duplicate of a prior item)

• A. Hardtail
• B. Full-suspension
• C. Rigid
• D. Dual-suspension

Answer: (A)

Hardtail describes a bicycle with front suspension but no rear suspension. The name comes from the rigid rear triangle—there’s no shock absorbing setup at the back—while the front fork provides the only suspension. This setup contrasts with full-suspension or dual-suspension bikes, which have suspension at both ends, and with rigid bikes, which have no suspension anywhere. Understanding this helps you recognize how the bike handles terrain and weight differently, with front-end comfort and efficiency on climbs typical of hardtails.