Hardtail or Fully?
The differences at a glance
Whether you love steep climbs or conquer technical trails – at corratec you will find the right bike for your adventure.
Anyone interested in a mountain bike will sooner or later face an important question: Hardtail or fully? Both variants have their own advantages – whether as a classic bike or in the electrified e-bike version. The decision depends entirely on your preferred area of use, your riding style, and your personal expectations. The good news: corratec offers outstanding models in both categories that impress with quality, innovation and riding fun.
Whether you choose a hardtail or fully depends on your personal preferences and your planned riding area. corratec offers a wide range of high-quality bikes in both categories – from a lightweight tourer to a powerful trail e-bike.
If you focus on
speed, simplicity and efficiency, a hardtail is exactly
right. If, on the other hand, you want maximum comfort, control and performance on
any terrain, a fully is the better choice.
The hardtail mountain bikes from corratec, such as the X Vert
or the Revolution iLink HT, are ideal companions for
ambitious touring riders, beginners or marathon fans. Thanks to their rigid
rear end, they impress with a lower weight and a more direct
riding feel, which is a major advantage especially on fast climbs and long distances. The reduced technology also means less maintenance
and an overall more robust design – perfect for anyone looking for an
uncomplicated yet high-performance bike.
corratec also has a lot to offer when it comes to e-hardtails:
Models such as the E-Power X Vert combine the agile handling of a
classic hardtail with the assistance of a powerful
electric motor. This way, you can master longer climbs or tours with
heavy luggage effortlessly.
Typical tours on a hardtail:
- Forest
and gravel paths
- Cycling marathons
or longer trekking tours
- Endurance and fitness training
- Easy terrain and cross-country routes
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- Jungle Green, Tactic Green, Dark Blue
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„Fully“ is short for full suspension bike, meaning a fully suspended mountain bike. It features both a suspension fork at the front and a rear shock. This means impacts and vibrations are absorbed much better on uneven terrain. That results in more comfort, safety and riding stability – especially on terrain with lots of obstacles.
Anyone riding on technically demanding trails, on
descents or in alpine terrain will have more fun with a fully from
corratec. Models such as the REVO BOW iLink score with a fully suspended frame that confidently smooths out bumps and offers a higher level of control and comfort. Especially on difficult surfaces, fullys deliver more traction, making it possible to master even challenging sections safely and efficiently.
In the e-fully segment, corratec sets standards: The E-Power
trail and enduro models combine powerful Bosch motors,
fully integrated batteries and a well-thought-out suspension design – ideal for
long tours in demanding terrain. With the E-Power RS 160
Pro, e-mtb fans experience a whole new dimension of freedom, range
and trail fun.
Typical tours on a fully:
- Technically
demanding singletracks
- Alpine
mountain tours with lots of descents
- Enduro and trail parks
- Tours with steep descent and climb sections
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- Red, Grey, Orange
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- Blue, White
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