Blake Samson absolutely loves a hardtail. He's tackled some insane terrain on these Puritan mountain bikes, from Whistler Bikepark to the Enduro World Cup to the Megavalanche mass-start downhill race. Who better to impart some knowledge on how to get the most out of your hardtail MTB. After all, these bikes can do an awful lot, so what elements of your riding can you work on to catch up and unlock your bike's full potential?!

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