Single Speed Xc Race Bike

Even mid race a fs singlespeed brings a smile.

Single speed xc race bike.

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. 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. Fox 32 sc float factory evol fit4 w remote l o kashima coat 100mm 110x15mm 44mm offset. Enduro or all mountain bikes are in a sense exaggerated trail bikes and the considerations for an xc bike are a little different.

Crankset max ring geared 1x crankset 38t max 49 mm mtn chainline 168 q factor min. Carbon compaction keeps the trail from beating you up as you beat competition. Front brake rotor flat mount frame standard 35 mm thickness 42 mm bolt length 160 mm rotor only rear brake rotor. A xc bike may be a hardtail meaning the rear tire has no suspension travel.

Here are some of the fastest xc bikes around which have been proved time and time again on the world cup circuit. 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. Chalk it up chivalry. Looking for the right xc bike can be a challenge though.

Most racers in the singlespeed class cleave to rigid bikes. The air 9 rdo is a no excuses xc race bike. Our tech loaded xc mountain bikes are the lightest smartest bikes on the trail. Here s what to look for when shopping for a cross country bike whether it s for racing or long days across epic trails.

Niner rdo carbon fiber internal cable routing pf30 bb single speed compatible. Crankset max ring single speed 1x crankset 40t max race face easton 51 mm chainline single speed only. Efficiency is the name of the game for a hardtail. A hardtail channels all of the rider s pedal power into moving the rear wheel along.

Written by claire gormley published on 04 07 2018 8 00 gmt.