When getting into Mountain Biking, it's often XC riding where people first dip their toes, but with so many XC bikes available it can be a bit of a minefield when choosing your first! Our resident lycra specialist and XC nerd Rich Payne is here to run you through some of the key differences, what to look out for when selecting your first XC Mountain Bike and how different frames can affect your experience!

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