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James Haycraft wrote:

Interestingly, most cross country racing is done on bikes at 100mm of travel or less.

You really need two different bikes. True "enduro" and XC do not mix well together.

Not necessarily. As mentioned I do XC racing and bought a Camber. I think it's the perfect mix of what I need for my 'fun' riding and something for racing on.

milesthedog wrote:

Thanks,

still really curious as to what allows a bike like the Ripley to climb so mindlessly compared to a xc bike. I'm thinking it's the tires and/or rim width, but I don't have the ability to go out test this. I'm only looking for 100-110mm of travel, so I don't see the need for a second enduro bike. I'm wanting a XC bike that has the traction on steep climbs like an enduro bike. just put on wider rims and/or wider tires?

Whilst my Camber climbs really well, I think that's a combination of drivetrain and suspension components. For instance I've got a SRAM 1x and rear suspension with the mini-brain. This means I don't get the suspension bob you get on full suspension bikes, and don't have to worry about locking out the rear. Formrdces I can firm it up as well as its got 4 settings on the mini-brain from soft to hard. Actually might be 5. I'm not racing right now so it's set a bit softer than it would otherwise be.

Oh another option could be a 2016 Giant Anthem SX. 120mm up front and 100mm rear travel. All with the Anthem's XC geometry. A mate has one and loves it. Very different to ride than my Camber.

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Cervelo - P-Series/R3
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