117 ads for cross-country mountain bikes, from private sellers and shops nationwide. Typical price: $568.
Cross-country (XC), also known as the classic MTB, is the mountain bike built for climbing and speed: light bikes on 29" wheels, with a short-travel fork and a stretched-out position that's efficient for pedalling. They're chosen both by MTB marathon racers and by riders doing long rides over hills and forest roads.
Most ads are hardtails, which are lighter and cheaper. An XC full-suspension bike costs more but keeps you fresher on trails with roots and technical descents. For both, look at:
Scott (Scale, Spark), Cube, Kross, Specialized (Epic, Chisel), Merida and Orbea have the most ads on Biklo. Preparing for your first marathon? Ask the seller which races the bike has done and which parts have been replaced.
Most cross-country mountain bikes ads are priced between $336 and $996; the typical price is $568.
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