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Jun 15, 2023 · Used by Tom Pidcock to win the Tokyo Olympics, the BMC Fourstroke 01 has proved itself to be one of the top XC race bikes in the world. Redesigned for 2023, the new version features APS dual-link suspension with 100mm of front and rear travel. They are designed around the progressive, race-driven geometry and now accommodate two water bottles ...
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- Wil Reviews & Rates The Best XC Mountain Bikes
- Specialized Epic 8
- Canyon Lux Trail
- Cervelo Zfs-5
- Trek Supercaliber
- Orbea Oiz
- Specialized Epic World Cup
- Canyon Lux World Cup
- Scott Spark RC
- Giant Anthem
Over the past five years I’ve been working at Flow, I’ve had the chance to review some of the best cross country mountain bikes on the market. From the strikingly svelte Trek Supercaliber, to the plush ‘n’ progressive Merida Ninety-Six, to the lethally lightweight Specialized Epic World Cup, we’ve tested some absolutely incredible full suspension r...
Highs:Active and highly capable suspension, clever custom-tuned fork & shock, contemporary geometry, SWAT storage, lightweight & practical frame designLows:S-Works model is eye-poppingly expensive, SRAM Level brakes, no alloy modelsHighs:Great suspension, naturally efficient, crisp handling, clever storage solutions, top value spec throughout the rangeLows:Not the most forgiving ride, cockpit ergonomics could be better, messy cable routingHighs:Beautifully smooth ride quality, plush & poppy suspension, lightweight but practical frame, superb spec packageLows:100mm XC builds don’t come with a dropper post, headset cable routing may be a turn off for someHighs:Striking frame design, powerful pedalling performance, responsive handling, contemporary build kitLows:Short travel is less forgiving on really rough trails, shock servicing and tuning are more involved, expensiveHighs:Lightweight and elegant frame design, superb geometry, plush and on-the-fly adaptable suspension, lots of spec options including alloy modelsLows:Headset cable routing, not the quietest bike, limited clearance for 2nd bottleHighs:Exceptional automated efficiency, superb geometry, tuneable shock, clutter-free cockpit, very lightweight, dual bottle readyLows:Ride can be unrelenting when not at race pace, Brain fork is jarring on rocky terrain, proprietary shock is yet to be proven in the mass market, expensiveHighs:Organic pedal efficiency, precise handling, high-tech bearings, dual bottle ready, very appealing spec for the moneyLows:Racy suspension feel won’t suit all tastes, headset cable routing, fork feels under-gunned, no dropperHighs:Progressive geometry, plush and traction-rich suspension, versatile chassis, split-personality TwinLoc systemLows:Reliant on remote for pedalling efficiency, headset cable routing adds maintenance frustration, noisy frameHighs:Very lightweight frame, fantastic all-round handling, updated Live Valve is brilliant for XC racing, near-faultless contemporary build kit, nice cable routingLows:Our original test frame cracked, Live Valve adds complexity and clutter, single bottle only- Trek Fuel EX Gen 6. Trek’s sixth-generation Fuel EX makes the Wisconsin brand’s mid-travel trail bike more capable and more tuneable than ever. A wide range of geometry and suspension adjustments make it easy to adapt the EX frame to personal preferences and riding styles.
- Norco Fluid FS. Norco’s Fluid FS combines big performance for a little price. That is always a winning combo, and Norco executes it expertly. How? Developing Ride Aligned at the elite level, then applying what the brand learned to the Fluid line.
- Giant Reign. Giant’s enduro and long-travel trail bike was always good, but a bit conservative. For 2023, the Reign adds travel and toughness to take on any trail – or race – you want.
- Cervélo ZHT-5. Cervélo finally dips its toes into the world of mountain biking with the ZHT-5. As you might expect from the very race-focused brand, this cross country hardtail aims squarely at the start line.
Dec 21, 2023 · 2023 was an exciting year for the cross country and trail bike side of the sport. Among our favourite bikes this year are some with innovative new designs, a few new brands entering the market and ...
Mar 23, 2023 · EMBARGO UNTIL 23 MARCH 2023, 11:00 (CET) — It’s that time of year again: spring is on its way, and cross-country race season is rapidly approaching. And with it, one of the most outrageously fast XC bikes on the planet is back and flaunting a fresh new style. The Canyon Exceed is the embodiment of raw speed.
Jan 15, 2024 · With XC bikes now moving up to 120mm of travel as the default setting, there’s a lot of pressure on mid-travel trail bikes to justify their extra weight with real palpable performance increases. With 130 or 140mm forks up front and similar geometry to 150mm travel bikes, that generally means it's the rear end that’s feeling the most pressure to keep up with full on attack capability.
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Nov 7, 2023 · Born from an unrelenting need to push our limits, the completely redesigned Lux Trail redefines what can be done on an XC bike. Speed is at the heart of the Lux Trail and now riders can make that speed last all day long and get the confidence to push their limits on rough and demanding endurance trails. This is maximum speed over maximum distances.
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