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Cannondale Scalpel
Top Pick

Best cross-country bike for riders seeking speed and technical trail capability.

This cross-country machine balances pure, lightweight speed with enough suspension travel to handle surprisingly rowdy terrain. It sacrifices the twitchy, ultra-minimalist feel of traditional race bikes for a more capable, confidence-inspiring ride that thrives on technical descents just as much as flat-out climbs.

Carbon Frame

120mm Travel

Tuned Geometry

Premium Suspension

Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
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Best downcountry bike for riders seeking speed and technical trail capability.

A high-performance cross-country machine that prioritizes efficiency and technical capability. It excels by blending automated suspension adjustments with a lightweight, rigid chassis, making it ideal for riders who demand speed and precision on demanding race courses.

Smart Suspension

Carbon Frame

Wireless Shifting

Internal Storage

Best high performance machine for competitive cross country racers.

This is a race-bred machine that hides its suspension inside the frame for a cleaner, faster ride. By prioritizing aggressive geometry and on-the-fly adjustability, it sacrifices a bit of mechanical simplicity for unparalleled efficiency on technical climbs and descents.

Integrated Suspension

TwinLoc System

Adjustable Head Angle

Integrated Cockpit