Hello Folks!
I used to ride an ol Canadian Tire special mountain bike when I was younger. Such good times. I got back into mountain biking and got a Norco FS3 and really enjoying how mountain bikes have changed over the years, Incredible really. Now since I want to get into racing Novice level of course. I want to invest in a competitive bike to get the most of the experience out of it.
I was aiming for a Epic Evo Expert, but then since researching the Yeti ASR, Santa Cruiz Blur and Epic Evo Specialized, I don't know what to go for now.
Yeti looks like the lightest, but have heard about the rear suspension being finicky. Santa Cruiz Blur many people swear by this bike, but those who have tried both the Santa Cruise Blur and Yeti ASR seem to gravitate towards the Yeti ASR for the most part. I also read about people who have tried all 3 and prefer the Epic Evo Specialized, with a few people who rather the Yeti.
I understand it's good to try all three for myself, then pick myself, but unfortunately not all these bikes are available at the same time, but I will try this route next time I am in the city. I am just hoping to get as much feedback as possible so I don't overlook something after I made a purchase.
My guess is the Epic Evo S-Works, but damn! expensive as fack lol https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/shop/bikes/mountain-bikes?search=s-works-crosscountry&filter=24x1462z2x115
Honorable mention is the Rocky Mountain Element as I see many riders win a lot of XC races with this bike.
Just looking for anyones feedback if that is cool.
by zyphengamer
4 Comments
A full sus
The Epic Evo from 2024 onward is seriously capable XC bike. Light and fast, but I can also ride it on most trails that I would normally ride my enduro bike on – you just have to pick your lines and remember what bike you’re on.
I have an element and it’s been great for me
ASR is a cross country race bike and I would not use it for anything but. Blur is closer to a cross country race bike than not and not as forgiving as their VPP bikes. The Epic evo can be a race bike but can also double as a light trail bike with a 130 fork and I’d probably pick that out of the 3. I’d also consider the Transition Spur; it’s the same category of flex pivot xc race but also trail bike as the epic evo. If you want to race seriously and can afford it, get the sworks. Otherwise buy the comp and upgrade the wheelset to carbon when you can.