Cross Country Race Bike Vs Down Country Bike | Which Is Faster For XC?

Published on November 29th 2020

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XC races are becoming more and more technical, especially on the descents. That, coupled with a growing trend for 'underbiking,' has resulted in the Down Country bike. But which is fastest around a technical Cross Country race loop? An XC thoroughbred, or a beefed up DC bike? We found out with the help of Merida's new Ninety-Six RC and Ninety-Six full suspension cross country bikes. In association with Merida: https://gmbn.eu/merida Subscribe to Global Mountain Bike Network: http://gmbn.eu/subscribe Explore our new GMBN T-shirts and more! https://gmbn.eu/1Qz Follow us on Instagram or Facebook! @globalmountainbikenetwork & sign up to the GMBN newsletter: https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Submit your content to our uploader: https://upload.gmbn.com/ we love to check out what you have been up to and may feature it on the show! Which bike would you choose? 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound BSMNT - Alex Dovo Collapsing from Within - Experia Credo - Edward Karl Hanson Ghar Thowr - Sight of Wonders Ideas Too - Power Druid My beat, my rules - Ava Low Stop the Still - TR3KK ONE Rosa - Timothy Infinite Whip Whoosh 4 - SFX Producer #GMBN #MountainBiking #MountainBike #MTB #BikeLife #Cycling Click here to buy GMBN T-shirts, hoodies and more: http://gmbn.eu/GMBNShop The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Every day of every month, our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily video that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Nukeproof Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/nukeproof Pole Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PoleBicycles Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool POC helmets and eyewear: http://gmbn.eu/POCsports Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa e*thirteen: https://gmbn.eu/EThirteen Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Muc-Off - https://gmbn.eu/Muc-Off Mavic Wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Mavic Crankbrothers Seatposts: http://gmbn.eu/8b Komoot: https://gmbn.eu/Komoot YouTube Channel - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNsubs Facebook - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNFB Google+ - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNGplus Twitter - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNTW Instagram - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNIG GMBN Shop - http://gmbn.eu/gmbnshop GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe Leave us a comment below