Even mid race a fs singlespeed brings a smile.
Single speed xc race bike.
Just point these race ready rockets in the right direction and go.
Crankset max ring single speed 1x crankset 40t max race face easton 51 mm chainline single speed only.
The air 9 rdo is a no excuses xc race bike.
Front brake rotor flat mount frame standard 35 mm thickness 42 mm bolt length 160 mm rotor only rear brake rotor.
Most racers in the singlespeed class cleave to rigid bikes.
Carbon compaction keeps the trail from beating you up as you beat competition.
Chalk it up chivalry.
Here are some of the fastest xc bikes around which have been proved time and time again on the world cup circuit.
Written by claire gormley published on 04 07 2018 8 00 gmt.
Enduro or all mountain bikes are in a sense exaggerated trail bikes and the considerations for an xc bike are a little different.
Here s what to look for when shopping for a cross country bike whether it s for racing or long days across epic trails.
Fox 32 sc float factory evol fit4 w remote l o kashima coat 100mm 110x15mm 44mm offset.
Niner rdo carbon fiber internal cable routing pf30 bb single speed compatible.
Our tech loaded xc mountain bikes are the lightest smartest bikes on the trail.
Efficiency is the name of the game for a hardtail.
Kmc x10 10 speed w reuseable missing link nickel plates crankset custom sram s 1250 7050 alloy arms 32t single ring gxp spindle 15 5.
I have used 1 x 10 and 1 x 9 before and that s pretty cool too i ask because i have built up a s s 29er and i m sick of replacing parts on my 20 speed race bike.
A hardtail channels all of the rider s pedal power into moving the rear wheel along.
Further on a full suspension bike with the fork locked out and the rear wheel able to cling to the terrain you ve got amazing traction.
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.
A hardtail offers more trail feedback but may get overwhelmed in rougher terrain.