{"title":"Cross Country Full Suspension Bikes ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCross Country Fully MTBs - further, lighter, faster!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross Country - or in short: XC - is the sprint among MTB disciplines. Sprint... but please still with terrain! Anyone who wants to ride here doesn't need a maximally cushioned sofa on two wheels, but a light, efficient, and aggressive mountain bike that turns every kilometer into a personal success moment. Is a Cross Country Fully the right bike for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🚵 What is a Cross Country Bike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e↪ Where does an XC Fully work?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Cross Country Fully is made for efficiency on varied terrain: from gravel roads to flowing forest trails to rough field paths. It is also the suitable partner for \u003cstrong\u003elong distances\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore, it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100-120 mm travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand puts you in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esporty-stretched seating position\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which you can pedal comfortably for many hours. It is perfect for everyone who prefers to take the bike for the route from A to B, even if there are many, many kilometers of unpaved paths between A and B. In the realm of fullys, it brings little travel, but it is efficient and fast. Incidentally, also \u003cstrong\u003euphill\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol width=\"667\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe XC is and remains a fully, even if it is suitable for higher speeds and long distances on unpaved surfaces. It provides damping and traction but would be overwhelmed in highly technical terrain.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the features of a Cross Country Fully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eefficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 - 120mm travel, therefore moderately off-road capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseating position suitable for long distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/7085\/1592\/files\/katgorie-cross-country-fully-daempfer_480x480.png?v=1753093839\" alt=\"Cross Country Fully, section frame damper\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDamper yes, please - but discreet. The Cross Country Fully has a small damper. Image © Trek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cross Country MTB at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully or \"unfurnished\"? XC comes in two flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-suspension or with a rigid frame - you can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebuy Cross Country Mountainbikes in both categories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Which one is the right bike for you? Depends on what you have in mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardtail\u003c\/strong\u003e : Only front suspension, lighter, more direct, cheaper, and low maintenance ➭ ideal for speed fans and purists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suspended from front to back, therefore more comfortable, more control – especially on technical tracks ➭ perfect for long stretches on poor surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't decide? Here is a small table to help you decide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 83.5714%; height: 236.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC Hardtail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC Fully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eonly suspension fork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuspension fork + frame damper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eweighs more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 38.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoff-road capable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 38.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eterrain-capable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echeaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecosts more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.4378%; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eless maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.1327%; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein addition to fork service, damper service + adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross Country Bikes: Alternatives, similar \u0026amp; completely different bikes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e↪ There are exciting alternatives to the XC bike!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy some sporty bikes that have similar features to an XC Fully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hardtail brings some interesting advantages, such as less maintenance, price, and weight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA race fully might be even a tad faster than a cross country fully. The difference? The cross country fully is not just about efficiency on long distances. As always, if you want to spend long hours in the saddle, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseat comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays a big role. The cross country bike is intended for long tours, perhaps even for bikepacking. The race fully is built for propulsion. Can you endure a whole day on it? Doesn't matter! The main thing is speed! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe also don't want to withhold the difference from other fullys: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/all-mountain-und-trail-bikes\" title=\"AM Trail Bikes\"\u003eAM\/Trail Bikes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/enduro-bikes\" title=\"Enduro Bikes\"\u003eEnduros\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/downhill-bikes\" title=\"Downhill Bikes\"\u003eDownhillers\u003c\/a\u003e are significantly more off-road friendly, but less efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to look around in other bike categories before buying, we recommend visiting our gravel bikes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven if their image is somewhat outdated, trekking bikes are still the experts for long distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd if you don't want to rely solely on muscle power, you can also order excellent e-MTBs in our online shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese bicycles have a similar area of use as the Cross Country Fully\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/mtb-hardtails\"\u003eHardtails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/gravel-bikes\"\u003eGravel Bikes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/trekkingraeder\"\u003eTrekking Bikes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/e-mountainbikes\"\u003eeMTBs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find Cross Country MTBs also as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosscountry Mountainbikes\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC Bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e, rarely also as “\u003cstrong\u003eCrosser\u003c\/strong\u003e”. Attention! Please do not confuse with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/cyclocross-bikes\"\u003eCyclocross bikes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/collections\/crossbikes\"\u003eCrossbikes\u003c\/a\u003e, both are completely different bicycles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should pay attention to when buying a Cross Country Fully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lighter, the better – because less weight makes the mountain bike efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aluminum or carbon – both have their fans (and price differences).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGearing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1x12 is the standard today – simple, light, all included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Cross Country Fully doesn't need giant discs, but what is fast needs good deceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTires\u003c\/strong\u003e: XC-typically narrower than other trail crushers; with low rolling resistance and not too much, but just the right amount of tread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Practically chooses itself here in the shop. Click through the size advisor for the Cross Country missile of your choice, and in the end, the right size lands in your shopping cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip: Pay attention to “Lockout” dampers when buying\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you can disable the suspension in certain places, the bike becomes even more efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/7085\/1592\/files\/kategorie-cross-country-xc-fully_480x480.png?v=1753093963\" alt=\"Cross Country MTB Fully, side view\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cross Country Fully is one of the more delicate MTBs. Image © NS Bikes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion: Cross Country – your bike for more “YES” per vertical meter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can already see, there are two main categories where you can buy Crosscountry Mountainbikes, you can find them in Hardtails and Fullys. The attributes fast-efficient-light apply to practically every hardtail. Fast Fullys were long considered exotic, but there is more and more choice here. If you are looking for a bike that \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echeers you on instead of holding you back\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Cross Country MTB is just the right thing. It turns every hill into an adventure, every trail into a journey – and maybe soon turns you into an XC champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick in and find your new favorite bike!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.bike-mailorder.com\/en\/collections\/cross-country-full-suspension-bikes.oembed","provider":"Bike-Mailorder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}