Originally Posted by
Corcoransheeran
Would you recommend a hard tail or full suspension? I'm looking to buy second-hand without spending over $400.
Hardtail all the way. $400 won't get you a very good full-suspension bike, even if it's used. A 26" wheeled bike, while outdated in the "new" market, can be a real bargain. Don't let anyone tell you that they're not perfectly capable for off-road trail riding -- it's what everyone rode and raced on for decades. Now that bigger wheels are standard, folks are letting their 26ers go for cheap.