Having recently bought an xc bike for xc racing, I would say just ride your hard tail. Coming from the cotic Solaris max I had previously, everything feels a bit more sketchy. You’ll get just as fit riding a hard tail trail bike, but it’ll probably feel more fun.
I only bought an xc bike because I want to go racing.
Also owning an xc bike has made me realise I also need an enduro bike.
Having recently bought an xc bike for xc racing, I would say just ride your hard tail. Coming from the cotic Solaris max I had previously, everything feels a bit more sketchy. You’ll get just as fit riding a hard tail trail bike, but it’ll probably feel more fun.
I only bought an xc bike because I want to go racing.
Also owning an xc bike has made me realise I also need an enduro bike.