Hi everyone. New to the forums and been away from biking for many years. Getting back into it and now I see we have XC, all mountain, freeride, and DH types of mtb. :madman: Freeride and DH are easy enough to understand. But what exactly is XC vs. all mountain? I'm thinking that XC is doing your typical 'trail riding' and all mountain is a combination of all things.
I'm looking to get a new full suspension rig and I know I can eliminate the DH ones, but not sure if I should get a bike that is good for cross country or a good 'all mountain' bike. I mostly ride single track trails that go through the wooded areas and are rocky/rooty and feature many ups and downs (but no major climbs or downhills a mountain would provide - these are just 'hills' in Missouri). I'm thinking I probably want a XC bike? Thoughts? Insights?
Thanks!
Newbie Old Guy
I'm looking to get a new full suspension rig and I know I can eliminate the DH ones, but not sure if I should get a bike that is good for cross country or a good 'all mountain' bike. I mostly ride single track trails that go through the wooded areas and are rocky/rooty and feature many ups and downs (but no major climbs or downhills a mountain would provide - these are just 'hills' in Missouri). I'm thinking I probably want a XC bike? Thoughts? Insights?
Thanks!
Newbie Old Guy