I've supported Ellsworth for a few years now, and I'd recommend the Truth...perhaps the Epiphany for more serious trails, however, my wife prefers Santa Cruz and rides a Blur...for XC racing, she'd go with the Superlight or Blur LTMeek One said:Been out of the game for a while, what are the top full-suspension XC racing bikes available today?
Please list your top 3 to 5. Thanks for the opinions.
I plan on demo-ing the winners (if possible). Thanks again.
Scott Spark (lightest available)Meek One said:Been out of the game for a while, what are the top full-suspension XC racing bikes available today?
Please list your top 3 to 5. Thanks for the opinions.
I plan on demo-ing the winners (if possible). Thanks again.
I love my EPIC but I race (not Elite only Sport) I would say if you are racing at all the Epic is an excellent choice. If you are looking for a general trail bike (e.g. want to throw in some drops and stuff) the Epic might not be the best choice.kclw said:Depends, are you talking racing or RACING, Sport/Expert racing or Pro.
Pros and non-pros have such different styles that different bikes are preferred.
If you are an elite racer then
1. Specialized Epic
2. Giant Athem
3. Trek Fuel (although these are so fragile that unless you travel with an extra frame you wouldn't want one)
If you are an expert or sport racer then
1. Norco Faze
2. Santa Cruz Blur
3. Kona The King
The reason I differentiate between Elite and non Elite is the racing styles are so different.woodchuck said:I love my EPIC but I race (not Elite only Sport) I would say if you are racing at all the Epic is an excellent choice. If you are looking for a general trail bike (e.g. want to throw in some drops and stuff) the Epic might not be the best choice.
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