Hardtail Mountain Bike
Cross-country
Designed for endurance mountain biking with an emphasis on pedaling efficiency, climbing ability, and lightness.
Trail
The most well-rounded of mountain bike styles, falling between cross-country and All-mountain/enduro bikes in terms of their balance of weight vs. strength and uphill vs. downhill capabilities.
All-mountain/Enduro
The most aggressive style of front-suspension mountain bikes, well suited for technical, downhill runs and some climbing.