All articles tagged with #xc race bike
The Liv Pique Advanced 29 is a high-performance, lightweight XC race bike with a modern geometry, advanced suspension, and a competitive weight of around 10.1 kg, designed for speed and efficiency on cross-country courses.
Yeti Cycles has launched the all-new ASR XC race bike, marking their return to the cross-country race bike segment after several years. The ASR features a lightweight frame with custom ply shapes and intelligent draping methods, a single-pivot suspension design with 115mm of rear wheel travel, contemporary XC geometry, and a range of frame options and builds. The top-of-the-line T5 Ultimate XX SL Transmission build, priced at $13,900, comes equipped with the brand-new RockShox Flight Attendant XC suspension package and DT Swiss XRC 1200 carbon wheels, making it a competitive option in the market. The ASR has received positive feedback for its impressive speed, stability, and efficiency, making it a potential game-changer in the cross-country racing scene.
Specialized has launched the new Epic 8 and Epic 8 EVO bikes, featuring updated designs for top-end XC racing and lightweight trail applications. The new bikes boast custom-tuned shocks and SRAM’s latest Flight Attendant system, replacing the Brain shock technology, and are claimed to be "the fastest XC race bike in the world." With 120mm of travel, updated geometry, and carbon frames, the bikes offer improved efficiency, reduced pedal bob, and enhanced suspension performance. The Epic 8 EVO has morphed into a short-travel trail rig, while the Epic 8 is targeted at XC racing.