The 2020 XCO mountain bikes, are of-course bikes that are designed directly to tackle the intense racetracks. 99% of the time we see the tracks include a hefty load of climbing, and some super technical single track. But the tracks have evolved so much, that the need for a new XCO race bike design has begun knocking at the front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re seeing these types of mountain bikes, getting a had angle of 69-degrees or slacker, and with a lesser front wheel offset, to account for those gnarly descents. Then for the full suspension mountain bikes the rear shocks seem to be getting less travel \u2013 or at least that\u2019s where bike experts are expecting the industry head. The less suspension at the back means you can run a lighter shock, and not have such a long wheelbase. Making the bikes more compact to manage up and through climbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
# 1 \u2013 Specialized Epic Hardtail <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Specialized-EPIC-HT-2020-1160x709.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen it\ncomes to XCO racing, bike weight is almost everything. The 2020 Specialized\nEpic hardtail boasts the lightest hardtail production frame in the world. At\naround 800 grams for the S-Works carbon frame, its design has been whittled\ndown to all the essentials \u2013 keeping you fast on the ups and downs. You can run\na dropper seat post if you want that extra bit of bike manoeuvrability, on top\nof the bike\u2019s reduced fork offset and slackened head-angle \u2013 which is 68.5\ndegrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
# 2 \u2013 Trek Supercaliber <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SupercalP1-1160x870.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Trek Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf anyone is\nat the forefront of the new wave of XCO race bikes, then its Trek. With their\nnew Supercaliber the bike utilises the characteristics of a dual suspension\ncombined with the low-down feel of a rigid hardtail. IsoStrut which is the new\n\u2018rear-suspension\u2019 gives you just enough travel to keep you steady through bumpy\ntrail sections but keeps weight at a low. You\u2019re getting about 60mm of travel\non the rear, and then your standard 100mm race fork upfront. So as far as\nsuspension goes Trek have got the Supercaliber\u2019s suspension dialled in perfectly\nfor flat-out racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 \u2013 Canyon Lux <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/full_2020_lux-cf-slx-9-0-race_2438_bk-wh_P5.png\")
Photo Credits: Canyon Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe industry disruptive, German brand \u2013 Canyon \u2013 have got a rocket of an XC bike themselves. The Lux; a full suspension race genius, and one of the best we\u2019ve ever ridden. The flagship Lux rolls out with 100mm of suspension travel, front and rear. While some of the lower end models have a 110mm front fork, which will suit marathon riders. A keen thing to note too, is that right through the Lux range the models have a 34T front chainring as a standard. Ultimately, we wouldn\u2019t change anything here, the 2020 Lux range seems to have it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 \u2013 Cannondale FSI Carbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/C19_C25159M_F-SiHM_1_BLK_PD-1160x656.png\")
Photo Credits: Cannondale Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe lesser known, but well trusted compatriot to the famous Lefty Ocho, is the Cannondale FSI hardtail. From a distance it\u2019s a simplistically designed hardtail that can really do some damage to the competition. The frame is constructed from Cannondale\u2019s Hi-MOD BallisTec Carbon, and features SAVE technology. Essentially this gives the super light carbon a little bit of flex. Then the famous Lefty OCHO – which is an absolute featherweight compared to the previous Lefty \u2013 handles the shock absorption upfront like a pro, covering you with 100mm of travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 \u2013 Scott Spark RC <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/274616_1586258_png_zoom_1-1160x1160.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Scott Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/download.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AnthemAdvancedPro290.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/earth_te_red_white_glossy-1160x883.jpg\")
Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sideview-stratos-sbc-transparent-silverback-bikes-1160x731.png\")
Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
When it\ncomes to XCO racing, bike weight is almost everything. The 2020 Specialized\nEpic hardtail boasts the lightest hardtail production frame in the world. At\naround 800 grams for the S-Works carbon frame, its design has been whittled\ndown to all the essentials \u2013 keeping you fast on the ups and downs. You can run\na dropper seat post if you want that extra bit of bike manoeuvrability, on top\nof the bike\u2019s reduced fork offset and slackened head-angle \u2013 which is 68.5\ndegrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
# 2 \u2013 Trek Supercaliber <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Trek Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf anyone is\nat the forefront of the new wave of XCO race bikes, then its Trek. With their\nnew Supercaliber the bike utilises the characteristics of a dual suspension\ncombined with the low-down feel of a rigid hardtail. IsoStrut which is the new\n\u2018rear-suspension\u2019 gives you just enough travel to keep you steady through bumpy\ntrail sections but keeps weight at a low. You\u2019re getting about 60mm of travel\non the rear, and then your standard 100mm race fork upfront. So as far as\nsuspension goes Trek have got the Supercaliber\u2019s suspension dialled in perfectly\nfor flat-out racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 \u2013 Canyon Lux <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Canyon Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe industry disruptive, German brand \u2013 Canyon \u2013 have got a rocket of an XC bike themselves. The Lux; a full suspension race genius, and one of the best we\u2019ve ever ridden. The flagship Lux rolls out with 100mm of suspension travel, front and rear. While some of the lower end models have a 110mm front fork, which will suit marathon riders. A keen thing to note too, is that right through the Lux range the models have a 34T front chainring as a standard. Ultimately, we wouldn\u2019t change anything here, the 2020 Lux range seems to have it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 \u2013 Cannondale FSI Carbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Cannondale Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe lesser known, but well trusted compatriot to the famous Lefty Ocho, is the Cannondale FSI hardtail. From a distance it\u2019s a simplistically designed hardtail that can really do some damage to the competition. The frame is constructed from Cannondale\u2019s Hi-MOD BallisTec Carbon, and features SAVE technology. Essentially this gives the super light carbon a little bit of flex. Then the famous Lefty OCHO – which is an absolute featherweight compared to the previous Lefty \u2013 handles the shock absorption upfront like a pro, covering you with 100mm of travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 \u2013 Scott Spark RC <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Scott Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
If anyone is\nat the forefront of the new wave of XCO race bikes, then its Trek. With their\nnew Supercaliber the bike utilises the characteristics of a dual suspension\ncombined with the low-down feel of a rigid hardtail. IsoStrut which is the new\n\u2018rear-suspension\u2019 gives you just enough travel to keep you steady through bumpy\ntrail sections but keeps weight at a low. You\u2019re getting about 60mm of travel\non the rear, and then your standard 100mm race fork upfront. So as far as\nsuspension goes Trek have got the Supercaliber\u2019s suspension dialled in perfectly\nfor flat-out racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 \u2013 Canyon Lux <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Canyon Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe industry disruptive, German brand \u2013 Canyon \u2013 have got a rocket of an XC bike themselves. The Lux; a full suspension race genius, and one of the best we\u2019ve ever ridden. The flagship Lux rolls out with 100mm of suspension travel, front and rear. While some of the lower end models have a 110mm front fork, which will suit marathon riders. A keen thing to note too, is that right through the Lux range the models have a 34T front chainring as a standard. Ultimately, we wouldn\u2019t change anything here, the 2020 Lux range seems to have it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 \u2013 Cannondale FSI Carbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Cannondale Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe lesser known, but well trusted compatriot to the famous Lefty Ocho, is the Cannondale FSI hardtail. From a distance it\u2019s a simplistically designed hardtail that can really do some damage to the competition. The frame is constructed from Cannondale\u2019s Hi-MOD BallisTec Carbon, and features SAVE technology. Essentially this gives the super light carbon a little bit of flex. Then the famous Lefty OCHO – which is an absolute featherweight compared to the previous Lefty \u2013 handles the shock absorption upfront like a pro, covering you with 100mm of travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 \u2013 Scott Spark RC <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Scott Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The industry disruptive, German brand \u2013 Canyon \u2013 have got a rocket of an XC bike themselves. The Lux; a full suspension race genius, and one of the best we\u2019ve ever ridden. The flagship Lux rolls out with 100mm of suspension travel, front and rear. While some of the lower end models have a 110mm front fork, which will suit marathon riders. A keen thing to note too, is that right through the Lux range the models have a 34T front chainring as a standard. Ultimately, we wouldn\u2019t change anything here, the 2020 Lux range seems to have it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 \u2013 Cannondale FSI Carbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Cannondale Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe lesser known, but well trusted compatriot to the famous Lefty Ocho, is the Cannondale FSI hardtail. From a distance it\u2019s a simplistically designed hardtail that can really do some damage to the competition. The frame is constructed from Cannondale\u2019s Hi-MOD BallisTec Carbon, and features SAVE technology. Essentially this gives the super light carbon a little bit of flex. Then the famous Lefty OCHO – which is an absolute featherweight compared to the previous Lefty \u2013 handles the shock absorption upfront like a pro, covering you with 100mm of travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 \u2013 Scott Spark RC <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Scott Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The lesser known, but well trusted compatriot to the famous Lefty Ocho, is the Cannondale FSI hardtail. From a distance it\u2019s a simplistically designed hardtail that can really do some damage to the competition. The frame is constructed from Cannondale\u2019s Hi-MOD BallisTec Carbon, and features SAVE technology. Essentially this gives the super light carbon a little bit of flex. Then the famous Lefty OCHO – which is an absolute featherweight compared to the previous Lefty \u2013 handles the shock absorption upfront like a pro, covering you with 100mm of travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 \u2013 Scott Spark RC <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Scott Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Scott Spark is no doubt at the pinnacle of XCO racing, with it being a favorite of Nino Schurter – multi XCO world champion. Immediately the BB on the Spark\u2019s frame stands out as one that\u2019s super stiff and able to channel large amounts of power. The carbon the Scott have used is also something great \u2013 HMX carbon laid out in what Scott call Evo-Lap technology. You\u2019re getting great 100mm of travel suspension too, for the front and the rear. On the rear shock you\u2019ve also got custom shock adjustment on 3 different levels. Lockout, traction, and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 \u2013 Specialized S-Works Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Specialized Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The legend remains strong; through dust and dirt, the Specialized S-Works Epic thrives! Arguably one of the most beloved bikes for deep XCO racing. The Epic has a rear-shock that automatically adjusts your shock rebound according to the terrain you\u2019re on \u2013 its called Brain 2.0. The latest version of Brain is lighter and more sensitive to bumps, and an absolute highlight on the dual sus Epic! Another feature we love are the 2.3-inch tyres, which give a sweet spot between traction and handling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 \u2013 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Giant Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Kross Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Photo Credits: Silverback Bicycles<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Anthem\nAdvanced is a giant<\/em> fan of XCO courses \u2013 pun intended. In the field of\nquality carbon frame construction, you can\u2019t go wrong with Giant. The Anthem\ncan handle anything you throw its way and will keep you cruising through berms\nin style. The bike is 100% efficient in the long haul. And the likes of the\nbrand\u2019s rear Maestro suspension technology incorporates lower leverage to\namplify the feel of that 100mm of travel. A brilliant choice for an XCO weapon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kross is a\nbrand that\u2019s at its awakening of excellence, and their full suspension race\nbike says it all. The higher-end Earth bike models have a carbon frame that\u2019s\nbacked by a 5-year warranty. The brand\u2019s confidence in their bike is shown\nthrough its performance, where it doesn\u2019t leave anything behind on the climbs\nand handles perfectly on the descends. Its rear suspension design has 100mm of\ntravel, with the fork being the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having only launched in early 2019, the Silverback Stratos has already made a solid name for itself. Rolling out with Silverback\u2019s full-on Asymmetric frame design, this prominent race bike for 2020 doesn\u2019t lack any stiffness. Neither in geometry with a head tube angle of 89-degrees creating a nimble bike feel for technical bits of trail. The rear shock especially, does a good job of soaking up anything in your path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and a new generation of bikes and riders. Countless brands have launched their 2020 XCO bike models with some interesting new gear and new tech, and… Read More »Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[68],"tags":[2414,35],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}#8 \u2013 Kross Earth <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#9 \u2013 Silverback Stratos CF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n