Epic FSR vs Epic HT race bike

Garrett Stacker

Alright guys I need your help! I am looking into either an Epic HT or FSR, most likely the World Cup Editions, to be my XC race bike. I already have a yeti Sb5 Enduro for my play/Enduro bike. I live in Phoenix, Arizona so most of my trails are pretty Rocky. However a lot of the races are on less rocky, fairly smooth trails. There's no super technical features in any of the races.

Garrett Stacker

Side note, I also prefer the aggressive, stand up, gear mashing style of racing rather than a lot of seated pedalling

cooldad

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