How can I make my XC mountain bike faster?

9 tips for taking your XC MTB racing to the next level

1. Practice the course.
2. Make sure to fuel and hydrate before and during the race.
3. Don’t arrive at the start line cold.
4. Get off to a flying start (but remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint)
5. Pace to perfection.
6. Taming technical descents.
7. Time your overtake to perfection.

Why is my mountain bike so slow?

Mechanically, the extra weight of the MTB, lower gearing, and the increased rolling resistance of the wheels (wider, knobby tires as well as lower tire pressure) will make the bike slower than a road bike for the same amount of pedaling effort.

How capable is a XC bike?

As a result, some modern XC bikes are now capable of accommodating up to a2. 4in wide tyre. The rubber is getting better too, and a finely treaded tyre can be surprisingly quick rolling even in those larger sizes.

How do pro MTB riders train?

Action plan: Short, high-power efforts with equal rest intervals, for example a 30-second burst followed by a 30-second recovery. These are known as High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) efforts where power is much higher and recovery much less, so your body gets used to lactic acid build up in your legs.

Do we need a new XCO race bike design?

But the tracks have evolved so much, that the need for a new XCO race bike design has begun knocking at the front door. We’re seeing these types of mountain bikes, getting a had angle of 69-degrees or slacker, and with a lesser front wheel offset, to account for those gnarly descents.

What are the 2020 XCO mountain bikes?

The 2020 XCO mountain bikes, are of-course bikes that are designed directly to tackle the intense racetracks. 99% of the time we see the tracks include a hefty load of climbing, and some super technical single track. But the tracks have evolved so much, that the need for a new XCO race bike design has begun knocking at the front door.

Can you run a dropper seat post on a XCO bike?

You can run a dropper seat post if you want that extra bit of bike manoeuvrability, on top of the bike’s reduced fork offset and slackened head-angle – which is 68.5 degrees. If anyone is at the forefront of the new wave of XCO race bikes, then its Trek.

Is the Scott spark the best XCO bike?

The Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark’s frame stands out as one that’s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power.