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looking at getting a new bike I mainly do XC riding

I've been looking at the Santa Cruz Blur 3 C R-Kit and the Specialized Epic comp carbon does anyone have one of these would you recommend one or should I look at something else that I haven't thought about

Cheers for any other recommendations

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:28 pm
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I am getting myself into the same position and both are on my shortlist - so is the Oiz and a few others. Of the two, head says Epic - heart says Blur.

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:39 pm
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Orbea Oiz
Intense Sniper
Giant Anthem

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:41 pm
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Just seen this, probably worth a read.

Link

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:45 pm
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Cool - been waiting for Pinkbike to finalise their field test. Need to check if the youtube videos are up too

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:47 pm
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Epic all the way is there a big difference in cost.

 
Posted : 27/07/2020 7:54 pm
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Cheers for all the suggestions and I'll taking a look at the pinkbike link

 
Posted : 28/07/2020 9:03 am
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make sure you take your big boys wallet if you open it... That's not a cheap list of bikes !

 
Posted : 28/07/2020 9:09 am
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Giant Anthem

Christ no.
27.2mm seat post with a bolt that's helpful dden away and takes 3 days to unscrew... No

 
Posted : 28/07/2020 9:27 am
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Is it me or doesn't that Pinkbike article have a summary / outcome?

 
Posted : 28/07/2020 9:46 am
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Is it me or doesn’t that Pinkbike article have a summary / outcome?

It's just the introduction to the test. I think they release individual/overall findings later.

 
Posted : 28/07/2020 9:58 am