Whether it's to beat personal bests, win that next race or simply wanting to have a bit more fun out on the trail, we're all looking to get that bit of extra speed on our cross country bikes. There are plenty of ways to try and get faster on your XC bike, so Rich and Isaac decided to narrow it down to 5 key tips that can help you unleash your potential!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
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0:40 Bike Setup
3:16 Make The Bike Work For You!
4:12 Using The Trail
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6:25 Mindset

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