All articles tagged with #xc bikes
Scott’s 2027 Spark RC rethinks XC race design by placing the shock horizontally in the downtube with an inverted flex-pivot, shaving about 200 g from the frame and adding downtube storage, end-to-end cable routing, and space for long-travel droppers. Eight models are offered, with a starting weight around 9.9 kg, 120 mm travel, and a head angle that can be adjusted from 65.4° to 66.4° while accommodating up to 2.6
Cannondale has released the 2024 version of its Scalpel XC bike with 120mm of travel, slacker head angle, longer reach, and shorter seat tube lengths to accommodate longer travel dropper posts. The range includes models priced from $4,000 to $14,000 USD, featuring a carbon frame, 29" wheels, and size-specific chainstays. The updated geometry and ride impressions indicate a more well-rounded XC experience, with improved handling on descents. However, a frame breakage during a ride serves as a reminder of the limits of modern XC bikes, despite their evolving capabilities.