The trail bike is known as being the ultimate all-round mountain bike - happy to go up, down, and across any trail you might find. Its well-rounded skillset mean that it's a popular choice for many riders who have to choose one bike for all their needs. Anna and Isaac wanted to see just how capable a trail bike can be, so signed up for a Stroud Summer Series XC race to see how they'd handle it!

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