The Current State of XC Bikes

https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-vaultWith XC bikes gaining popularity, there is a sea of similar-looking offerings from a bunch of brands — with a wider range of performance attributes than first meets the eye. So today, Blister reviewers Xan Marshland and Simon Stewart dig into the broader XC bike category and weigh in on why they think there’s commonality in XC bike design; their thoughts on XC geometry; and whether having baked-in Trail bike versatility is a must-have. Plus things to consider when buying one, and their predictions on where the category is heading. Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on Bikes & Big Ideas. You can email us at: [email protected] LINKS:Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:XC Bikes are Hot (0:59)Bikes We’ve Been On (2:10)XC Bike Design (4:43)Twangers or Non-Twangers (8:01)Racing vs. Trail Riding (15:51)XC Tires (22:21)Favorite Components (33:45)How to Choose an XC Bike (42:29)OneSkin AD* (51:46)Category Predictions (52:56)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.