Single Speed Xc Race Bike

Front brake rotor flat mount frame standard 35 mm thickness 42 mm bolt length 160 mm rotor only rear brake rotor.

Single speed xc race bike.

Most racers in the singlespeed class cleave to rigid bikes. Here s what to look for when shopping for a cross country bike whether it s for racing or long days across epic trails. The air 9 rdo is a no excuses xc race bike. Crankset max ring geared 1x crankset 38t max 49 mm mtn chainline 168 q factor min.

Chalk it up chivalry. Just point these race ready rockets in the right direction and go. 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. Carbon compaction keeps the trail from beating you up as you beat competition.

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. 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. Crankset max ring single speed 1x crankset 40t max race face easton 51 mm chainline single speed only.

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. Looking for the right xc bike can be a challenge though. Fox 32 sc float factory evol fit4 w remote l o kashima coat 100mm 110x15mm 44mm offset.

Efficiency is the name of the game for a hardtail. Enduro or all mountain bikes are in a sense exaggerated trail bikes and the considerations for an xc bike are a little different. Even mid race a fs singlespeed brings a smile. 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.

A hardtail offers more trail feedback but may get overwhelmed in rougher terrain.