Cross Country Mountain Biking Essentials | What Do You Need For XC?

Cross country mountain biking can be great fun! The satisfaction of speeding up a lung busting climb, conquering a tech descent on a twitchy, featherweight bike, and covering lots of distance quickly all make it one of Rich's favourite types of riding. Here are his top five essentials that will make your XC riding easier and more enjoyable.

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