XC Hardtail Vs XC Full Suspension | What’s Best For Epic Rides

How do you choose? It’s a common question for riders looking to cover miles quickly and efficiently for a marathon-style epic ride: should you go for an XC hardtail or an XC full-suss? To find out, Neil and Rich are taking two Shimano XT-equipped examples from Merida & putting them both through their paces as they go the distance over some wild terrain! In association with Shimano: Subscribe to GMBN: Get exclusive GMBN gear in the GMBN store! Check out the route we took on Komooot here: Watch more on GMBN... Ever thought about electric gears on your bike? 📹 Are DH Bikes dead? 📹 🎵 Music - licensed by Artlist Welcome to the Afterlife -Macifif Lowkey Sunday - Fassounds Temptation - Instrumental Version - Ride Free Hit-the-ground-running - Instrumental Version - Ryan Prewett She Writes - Instrumental Version - Lance Conrad Everybody Get Up - No Vocals -FX - Ian Post Spi