As such modern xc races will probably see very few races won on a hardtail with lightweight full suspension bikes proving to be the most efficient over the majority of race courses.
Xc full suspension bikes.
The 130mm maestro suspension helps you achieve control and comfort alongside great traction and blistering speed.
Suspension technology on xc bikes has progressed just as much as it has for any other platform.
All of these bikes can be ridden as full suspension bikes but you ll want to get a bike that suits how you ride.
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Full suspension bikes fit a little differently from hardtails.
As xc courses have evolved so too have the bikes.
Our tech loaded xc mountain bikes are the lightest smartest bikes on the trail.
Geometry has changed quite a bit over the years for xc bikes.
Full suspension xc race bikes.
Its 120 100mm suspension travel and aluminium frame set it up for more trail blasting than full on head down sprinting.
Even at the highest level of world cup racing the pros have realised that.
While hardtails are the best option for pure power transfer to the ground there s not a lot of energy lost on full suspension xc bikes anymore.
The reach is pretty long for an xc bike with a size large coming in at 460mm.
It s not often we wonder how bikes would ride with a little less travel but that was the case with spot s living link suspension bikes the mayhem and rollik.
The ryve which comes in either 100 or 115 millimeter flavors is essentially a shorter travel version aimed for the aggressive xc marathon crowd or really just anyone who wants a.
Specialized rockhopper expert mountain bike the specialized rockhopper expert mountain bike has that expert name for a reason including three main components that rank it so highly tubeless ready wheels and tires a 1 12 speed drivetrain and air spring forks which are really rare in this category setting it apart from other bikes in the.
This model is an adaptable full suspension cross country mountain bike with highly effective active rear suspension.
While not a full carbon bike you ll get carbon fiber components in the suspension.
These full suspension and hardtail cross country models give you the ultimate performance edge so you can go as fast as your legs and heart will allow and come back grinning.
An xc bike will have around 80 120mm of travel.
From steep technical trails to fast and flowy singletrack our full collection of mountain bikes for men has just what you need.
Just point these race ready rockets in the right direction and go.
This should hopefully mean the bike will be able to descend and climb with the best.