New XC MTB, help.

Hi guys, hope u’re doing well.

I’m writing here to find some enlightening pursuing a new mountain bike. I want a new XC bike, to ride in the woods, maybe w the intention of doing some overnights as well, but nothing too crazy. With that being said I want your help to decide which bike I should buy, I’m considering three bikes at the moment essentially bcs of the price, looks and of course performance. Probably u will say they are completely different bikes, but I would like to know which one you would choose and why. Thanks

So, the bikes are:

Cannondale Scalpel 3 HT Carbon (2022)

Scott Scalpe 925 (2021/2022)

Canyon Exceed CF 6 (2023)

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