Hey there guys!
I'm experiencing some kinda conceptual confusion here that I think you guys, the experts, just might be able to clarify.
Back in the early Marin County days of MTN biking at Mt. Tamalpais, there were many types of MTN bikes being featured. I mean you had everything from road bikes with fat tires to cruisers with balloon tires.
However these days, we are fundamentally restricted to only two types of MTN bikes. We either have a Hardtail or a Full suspension MTB. A Hardtail implies that your MTB has front fork suspension. Alright then, so what about a MTB with no suspension at all?
Do you call that a MTB?...Or, do you call that a hybrid?
I mean, when you look at a Surly Ogre or a Salsa Vaya, just what do you call them?
........ What is it?
The Surly Ogre
I mean, what's the difference between a rigid MTB and a hybrid with thick knobbie tires?
..... What is it?
The Schwinn Searcher
- Slim
PS.
Here's a model of the first mass-produced mountain bike manufactured here in the U.S. It's called the Stumpjumper, and it was made by Specialized. Kinda looks more like a road bike, if you'd ask me!