XC, short for cross-country, is a style of mountain biking that focuses on covering varied terrain efficiently. Instead of prioritizing extreme jumps or technical downhill features, XC is about …

Oct 19, 2024 · XC bikes are mainly used to ride offroad and as fast as possible, which means they are light and efficient on uphill climbs and fast on descents. This type of bike is typically …

Cross country riding (also often referred to as XC riding and XC bikes) focuses on riding fast everywhere, and not just downhill. Unlike enduro or downhill, cross country riding is all about …

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From the Trek Supercaliber, to the Scott Spark, to the Specialized Epic, which is the best XC bike? Read on for our comparative review.

XC mountain bikes are designed for twisty paths with a mix of uphill, downhill, and obstacle courses, where you can go light and fast. They’re designed for cross-country singletracks, as …

Jul 26, 2024 · Cross-country bikes are now lighter, faster and more capable than ever, while many cross-country race tracks have become more demanding at the same time. If you’re thinking …

Aug 13, 2024 · While there are many different disciplines to choose from, arguably the three most popular categories are XC (cross country), Trail and Enduro. Each different category is …

May 19, 2024 · XC, short for Cross Country, is a type of mountain biking that involves racing on off-road terrain. It typically involves long, endurance-style races on trails, fire roads, and …

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