XC Hardtail Vs XC Full Suspension | What's Best For Epic Rides

Published on April 3rd 2021

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How do you choose? It's a common question for riders looking to cover miles quickly and efficiently for a marathon-style epic ride: should you go for an XC hardtail or an XC full-suss? To find out, Neil and Rich are taking two Shimano XT-equipped examples from Merida & putting them both through their paces as they go the distance over some wild terrain! In association with Shimano: https://gmbn.eu/shimano Subscribe to GMBN: http://gmbn.eu/subscribe Get exclusive GMBN gear in the GMBN store! https://gmbn.eu/297 Check out the route we took on Komooot here: https://gmbn.eu/296 Watch more on GMBN... Ever thought about electric gears on your bike? https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoDi2 📹 Are DH Bikes dead? https://gmbn.eu/deathDH 📹 🎵 Music - licensed by Artlist Welcome to the Afterlife -Macifif Lowkey Sunday - Fassounds Temptation - Instrumental Version - Ride Free Hit-the-ground-running - Instrumental Version - Ryan Prewett She Writes - Instrumental Version - Lance Conrad Everybody Get Up - No Vocals -FX - Ian Post Spicy Lounge - Ian Post Freeway - Veshza Jungle Games - Roman P #GMBN #MountainBiking #MountainBike #MTB #BikeLife #Cycling #xc #crosscountry #hardtail #fullsus #hardtailvsfullsus 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 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 Dainese Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Dainese 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 Crankbrothers Seatposts: http://gmbn.eu/8b Komoot: https://gmbn.eu/Komoot YouTube Channel - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNsubs Instagram - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNIG Facebook - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNFB Twitter - http://gmbn.eu/GMBNTW GMBN Shop - http://gmbn.eu/gmbnshop GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe Leave us a comment below