Cross Country Mountain Bikes. Countless Olympians, World Champs, and 9-to-5 citizen racers have ridden to victory aboard Specialized cross country bikes. We build XC machines that are not only ultralight, but also ultra-capable, because you’re faster when you’re in total control.

Cross Country Mountain Bikes. The ultimate combo of speed and capability. Shop championship winning cross country mountain bikes that make climbing a breeze and descending confident.

From the Trek Supercaliber, to the Scott Spark, to the Specialized Epic, which is the best XC bike? Read on for our comparative review.

Specialized has the fastest and lightest XC mountain bikes out there, from innovative full-suspension options to the lightest hardtails in the world.

Specialized’s Epic 8, the newest iteration of its legendary XC bikes, boasts the latest race geometry, top-notch components, and a choice of XC racing or trail-optimized builds. In all areas of cross-country performance, the S-Works leaves experts highly impressed, despite some niggles with Flight Attendant and a rear rotor that can overheat.

With its plush suspension and stable geometry, the Specialized Epic 8 shows just how far modern XC bikes have come. What a ripper few days spent frothing in the ferns at the Buxton MTB Park aboard the new Specialized Epic and Epic EVO!

If you’re an XC racer or prioritize all-out speed in your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you. UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8’s progressive geometry delivers technical terrain capability alongside fast and efficient climbing and acceleration performance.

2024年3月12日 · We select the best XC mountain bikes for flat-out cross country and marathon racing, as well as fast, efficient recreational riding

Read our Specialized mountain bikes guide and find out which model is perfect for your style of riding. From entry level models to the world’s fastest XC race bikes, Specialized makes something for everyone.

The Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains.