Are HARDTAIL bikes fast??

Question

Im thinking about a Hardtail Mountain Bike ($300-$500). They look really sweet. But do they go fast? I know road bikes are much faster but im not trying to go THAT fast.. just fast enough. So how fast are they?

Answer 1

How fast is the engine (you)?

HT MTBs are faster then FS MTBs (because the suspension takes away from the peddler.

if you want to ride faster on the road, go get a hybrid.  Bigger tires for more conditions but not knobbies like a MTB has.

Answer 2

Hardtails are wicked fast off road.   How fast depends on the operator....how fast are You ?

Answer 3

It all depend how fit you are, the fitter you are the faster you can make it go, and the more you ride the fitter you will get!