I think the main reason to start on a hardtail is people are more likely to learn proper trail skills, and learn them faster, that on a FS bike. If people aren't having fun on a hardtail then either mtb'ing isn't the sport for them or they are starting out on the wrong trails which which may not necessarily be their own fault.
March 5, 2022, 3:27 p.m. - Mark
I think the main reason to start on a hardtail is people are more likely to learn proper trail skills, and learn them faster, that on a FS bike. If people aren't having fun on a hardtail then either mtb'ing isn't the sport for them or they are starting out on the wrong trails which which may not necessarily be their own fault.