XC has evolved, and so have the bikes. Following his test of four brand new XC race rigs, Tom Marvin is quizzed by Tom Law on the five things he learnt from his test.

All four bikes are fresh for 2024, and represent the latest developments in the sport. 

We delve into the details, from suspension to tyres and geometry.

Full reviews of the four bikes will be on bikeradar.com soon – look out for the Mondraker F-Podium RR, Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty, Specialized Epic 8 Pro and Yeti ASR T3.

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