Cross country bikes are the lightest and fastest-climbing mountain bikes we sell. Short travel — typically 100–120mm, sometimes none at the rear — steeper angles and a focus on pedalling efficiency. Built for racing, marathon events and covering ground quickly, and increasingly capable on descents as modern XC geometry has caught up.

Our XC range covers both lightweight hardtails and short-travel full suspension, with complete bikes and framesets from Orbea, Mondraker, Yeti, Marin, Merida, Santa Cruz, Cannondale, Kona, Unno and Nukeproof. If you are choosing between XC and trail, the honest test is whether you care more about how fast you get to the top or how much fun you have coming down. We are happy to talk it through, and finance is available.