Many different classifications of mountain bikes can be made and over the years there is definitely no change in terminology and understanding of them. Often, each person puts his or her own understanding of individual words and abbreviations, so in the following lines, you will find just my opinion. Cross Country (XC) bike A bike designed to be ridden in both directions (up and down), where the main goals are to achieve lower weight and higher pedaling efficiency. It can be with front suspension, double suspension or without suspension (rarer). It features lightweight components, 80 - 130mm suspension travel, quick tires, and frame geometry that aids the rider is pedaling and climbing. It is designed primarily for lighter terrain and lower downhill speeds, though in the hands of an experienced driver it can be ridden quickly and cope with quite a number of technical trails. The price of such bikes are directly related to the type of frame, the quality and the weight of its ...
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