Either bike will be perfectly capable. I'd choose the XC bike, as you'll probably enjoy that more for the fun bits :-)
fun bits
and for that reason, I'm out.
You won't find anything more technical than in your 24hr
Plus you won't have to ride it in the dark
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Either bike will be perfectly capable. I'd choose the XC bike, as you'll probably enjoy that more for the fun bits :-)