Also when you are a bit shit...I mean beginning there's little on a half decent modern bike that can hold you back even if you do accidentally get some racy XC thing
I'm not totally shit, I'm shit at going up hills, but I do have years and years of BMX behind me. They count for not much except a lack of fear I guess and a tiny amount of bike handling skills
Cotic Soul / Stanton Switchback / On-One / Ragley / Orange etc
Also when you are a bit shit...I mean beginning there's little on a half decent modern bike that can hold you back even if you do accidentally get some racy XC thing
I bet @Chak could sell you something