Cross-country racing is the most popular mountain biking discipline and also the least extreme among the other forms. XC racing is also an Olympic discipline that involves competitors racing from point to point through defined trail sections in the fastest time possible. XC trails can range from open-fire roads to winding narrow single-tracks that will test the rider’s endurance and technical handling skills.
XC riders generally start on a hardtail (single suspension) and these XC bikes are built for climbing and quick handling. However, they are not as forgiving as a full-suspension (dual suspension) bike which provides better stability and control on technical descents. They are fitted with knobby tires for grip and the front suspension fork has a travel length that varies from 80mm to 120mm. Travel is basically the amount of movement that the front suspension fork can absorb. Hence the longer the travel, the smoother your ride will be over bumps.
Enduro/All-mountain
If you are looking for a more adventurous type of mountain bike riding, Enduro (also known as all-mountain) is the way to go. Enduro tracks are more technical than XC which involves bigger drops and jump sections to fuel your adrenaline thirst. Enduro competitions are staged races completed over a few days and involve steep climbs and timed descents.
Enduro riders generally choose full-suspension bikes with larger-width tires, longer rear suspension travel, and longer front suspension travel. For enduro, the bicycles have a longer front suspension travel that typically ranges from 140mm to 170mm. These bikes are burlier than XC bikes which will take larger drops more efficiently and basically anything that the rugged mountain throws at them. Full-face enduro helmets (similar to that of a motorcycle helmet) and body armor such as knee and chest protectors are common fixtures for Enduro riders.
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