Short Travel Full Suspension Xc Machine?

[asuewrowt]

I remember back in the days the Specialized FSR XC was a popular short travel full suspension XC machine? Whats the modern day equivalent to that?

Thanks.

 

[tarverten]

There are many.

Specialized makes the Epic series now, which has a further evolved version of the FSR suspension. Trek makes the Superfly FS, Giant makes the Anthem (I think).

 

[blastguardgear]

The epic (especially the WC) is pretty much as close to a hardtail as you can get while keeping the rear shock, if that's what you're looking for.

 

[shadowsupernature]

i think there are a bunch which fits that description My 429c is labeled a XC bike as is the Santa Cruz Tall Boy and countless others. I think that most of them today are capable of far more than XC. The suspension has home a long way with "short" being 4 inches and the designs have become more efficient at using the travel. With the flick of a tab these machines go from plush to damm near ridgid

 

[thepieeatingjay]

There are a lot of these types of bikes, as others mentioned.

You need get out and ride a few examples. You'll first want to pick whether you should have 27.5 or 29" wheels.

 

[Totalarmordestine]

I'm building a Salsa Spearfish right now. Can't wait to ride it.