Five 2024 Cross-Country Bikes You Don't Want To Miss!

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025

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  • @davidcoomber4050
    @davidcoomber4050 Рік тому +4

    My Giant Talon 1 may not be top bracket but it’s never let me down and is a joy to ride

  • @michaelwoodward5787
    @michaelwoodward5787 Рік тому +20

    That Supercaliber is gorgeous!

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +1

      It's even nicer in the flesh!

  • @TheMiguelosky
    @TheMiguelosky Рік тому

    Xc steel frame from Niner Sir 9
    Xtr Mount , reserve wheels crossed in third, dropper, 120 mm fox 34 fork, carbon combo steer and bar...2.3-2.4 tires ...with lattex...
    Killer bike.

  • @brunomfduque
    @brunomfduque Рік тому +3

    Ibis ? No no no. Change for Orbea or Canyon and you have a really top 5 best bikes 😅

  • @benmlee
    @benmlee Рік тому +7

    Trek came out with Supercaliber in 2019. It had a tiny 60mm rear travel. Specialized copied the look of the Trek with their Epic this year, but with longer 75mm travel. Trek then followed on with gen 2 beating Specialized with 80mm of travel. Soon, we would be back to long travel race again :)

  • @delyrium_
    @delyrium_ Рік тому +6

    Such a shame the Canyon Lux is not among your list...it's way over at least 3 bikes from your list...but i guess sponsorship takes lead so, yeah, it's understandable

    • @ignaciosevil2157
      @ignaciosevil2157 Рік тому

      its pretty much the same as the supercaliber and the spez... cant fit all into a vid. i rather have the neew lux for sure. their gravel builds are also superior. canyon is really out the with a high game in all segments. xc, gravel, mtb ebikes
      its insane

  • @derekgilson9479
    @derekgilson9479 Рік тому +2

    I think Giant should be on the list

  • @christinerhodes773
    @christinerhodes773 Рік тому +5

    What about the Oiz and Blur though?

  • @v0ldy54
    @v0ldy54 Рік тому +25

    I'd take a top specd Rockrider that costs half or less than those other bikes and it's still good enough to win world cup podiums

    • @carltonholmes8061
      @carltonholmes8061 Рік тому +3

      No, you would not, it would break. 😢

    • @petesahad3028
      @petesahad3028 Рік тому +3

      There's no top specced Rockrider

    • @carltonholmes8061
      @carltonholmes8061 Рік тому

      @@petesahad3028 👍😆😆😆😆

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +2

      It will be interesting if they offer the current team bikes for sale in production form. Currently you can't buy them :(

    • @Servicevelo
      @Servicevelo Рік тому

      I agree. The Rockrider ridden for Ford is a piece of work. I have asked Decathlon. They say it will be available in France only in summer ‘24. But you are right, I bet it would be well priced. I’ve just bought a Canyon Lux CFR as I didn’t want to wait that long. I can’t believe the Lux didn’t make the video but the ultra rare Pinarello did.

  • @LanceR33
    @LanceR33 Рік тому

    Professional sports are all about bringing eyes to advertisers.
    With that the bikes do matter as they get better so do all of us.
    I don't race but i have the Exie SLX build, love it!!!

  • @Mr229357
    @Mr229357 Рік тому +4

    The Trek. It's the best looking bike 😊👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Ghostina1
    @Ghostina1 Рік тому +3

    I love my Epic Works HT... There is no need to upgrade. If the terrain get rougher I take my YT Capra

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +1

      Epic HT is a good choice if you can have two bikes, a HT and a trail/enduro bike.

  • @jk-hj6ub
    @jk-hj6ub Рік тому +18

    Cannondale scalpel with lefty ist the best one ! ☝️🤘

    • @karolkrawczyk1
      @karolkrawczyk1 Рік тому +1

      it's amazing, fully agree with you.

    • @xtianeskay5166
      @xtianeskay5166 Рік тому

      Ist this true or ist this just your personal opinion?

    • @jk-hj6ub
      @jk-hj6ub Рік тому

      @@xtianeskay5166 This ist true !

    • @samzam4496
      @samzam4496 Рік тому +1

      picked up a scalpel HT with a SID and it does the job... after riding full suspension for years.. climbs like nothing else !!

    • @ukyo6195
      @ukyo6195 Рік тому

      Nope

  • @Flexo_l
    @Flexo_l Рік тому +6

    I would go for canyon lux.

  • @CatManDoSocial
    @CatManDoSocial Рік тому +4

    I have a 2018 Specialized Epic now which I do love. It does everything I need and more. But if/when I need to get a new MTB, I'll probably be moving to the Orbea Oiz. It's a fantastic bike and I refuse to pay the Specialized prices anymore. Orbea is a far better value and just as good. Plus, I can get any color I want, not the one (or two if you're lucky) usually horrible colors that Specialized would insist that I have. I think the Oiz should have made the list but there are lots of amazing XC bikes available now.

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +2

      The Oiz looks a great bike, we have one in review so stay tuned to see what we think!

    • @CatManDoSocial
      @CatManDoSocial Рік тому

      @@bikeradarExcellent!

    • @kevinburke1325
      @kevinburke1325 Рік тому

      The only 2 brands in Georgia are Trek (scammers) and specialized. I don't know anything about Orbea Oiz, but 0 bike shops in Georgia even have that brand.

  • @emed1977
    @emed1977 Рік тому +67

    The bikes didn’t win the races, the athletes won the races. If those athletes were on different brands they still would have won.

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +9

      Very true! But the bike still has to perform 😉

    • @kevinburke1325
      @kevinburke1325 Рік тому +7

      They wouldn't win if they were on Walmart bikes. I hate that argument: "the bike didn't win" that is mostly false because Walmart bikes aren't there for a reason. Riders always ride the best of the best.

    • @emed1977
      @emed1977 Рік тому +1

      @@kevinburke1325 Exactly, all of these riders get the best equipment, regardless of what company sponsors them.

    • @ren2684
      @ren2684 Рік тому

      They wouldn't win on my 1999 steel frame Shimano 😂 but the bike still wouldn't brake that's for sure 😂

    • @matthewkramer8613
      @matthewkramer8613 Рік тому

      Not everyone is going to be riding as hard as a pro, but if the bike is race proven, surely is good enough for the rest of us.. The price of bike have gone up significantly over the years 3-4k for a decent build. I think my next bike will be custom build starting with the base frame and shocks. Also looking also at Sram axs.

  • @raiphtheimposter
    @raiphtheimposter Рік тому +3

    scalpel lefty still looks the sexiest shame henry has moved on.. but hatherley still delivering.

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      Looks weird and interesting for sure, but still doing the business under Hatherly and Mona Mitterwallner!

  • @phenofinder9145
    @phenofinder9145 Рік тому

    Who's says hardtails are dead??? YOU DID!!!

  • @aldosantillana281
    @aldosantillana281 Рік тому +3

    Cannondale Scalpel?

  • @TheCyclesport
    @TheCyclesport 5 місяців тому

    The Specialized is the winner!

  • @ianpurcell7266
    @ianpurcell7266 Рік тому +2

    Scott please but my limit is 20k as I’m not paying anymore for a bike. My current bike is Scott at 15k ,The price of bikes is getting silly.

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      We hope you don't mean 20k £ or $!!

  • @Vam1500
    @Vam1500 Рік тому +1

    The spark looks like an e-bike to me.

    • @johnlesoudeur3653
      @johnlesoudeur3653 Рік тому

      Have you actually seen one "in the flesh" though. I have one and am surprised at the positive comments from other riders.

  • @c.franca2259
    @c.franca2259 Рік тому +5

    Yes, we all know, the S brand is the all dream and need to be in this list but if you search the results in XC are rubish.
    Why dont put in this list the new BH Lynx? One off the best bikes in the championship that wins the n1 bike award last season?

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      A lesser known brand, but as you state, produce some great bikes!

  • @stevemurray2737
    @stevemurray2737 Рік тому +4

    Where does “Huffy” stand here? 6?

  • @define102
    @define102 Рік тому +1

    check out the Superior XC bikes they look immaculate

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      You could say they are superior to the rest...
      We'll get our coats

  • @Konzuug
    @Konzuug Рік тому +3

    The red canyon lux looks sick but I went with the exceed. With the sale it's so cheap and I can use it as a beach racing bike

    • @ignaciosevil2157
      @ignaciosevil2157 Рік тому

      Hardtail ? if its your main bike, having that rear suspension is 100% the best option. Added comfort is a must

  • @michaels8607
    @michaels8607 Рік тому +2

    nice bikes..nice amount of money to get them..like buying a car

  • @Sketchybackyardtrails
    @Sketchybackyardtrails Рік тому +2

    what do you guys think of the vitus rapide fs crs

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      We loved it! Check out our review here - www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/mountain-bikes/full-suspension-mountain-bikes/vitus-rapide-fs-crx-review/

    • @johnlesoudeur3653
      @johnlesoudeur3653 Рік тому

      Only XL for sale.

  • @JoelStaInes
    @JoelStaInes Рік тому +1

    awesome bike love them all. i enjoy riding my $300 bike coz i can't afford them 😊😆 🤣 😂

  • @Fra93TheGrande
    @Fra93TheGrande Рік тому

    My customized xc hardtail with my lightest wheelset (1 kilogram only! 😱) weighs just 8.5 kilograms 👹 👊🏻 🔪
    (and it all cost me "only" about $7000... 😂 while having all of this from factory would cost at least double it)

  • @ps3narciso
    @ps3narciso Рік тому +3

    bmc fourstroke?

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому +1

      Great bike and worthy of the list for sure! It's awesome there's so many good bikes around

  • @icantgivecredit871
    @icantgivecredit871 Рік тому

    I am surprised to see a hard tail there. What does it weigh?

  • @123phobia123
    @123phobia123 6 місяців тому +1

    bikes doesnt matter, its 90% the rider.

  • @SkyLee-ng1fp
    @SkyLee-ng1fp Рік тому +1

    We are the manufacturer for Middle & High end Eletric Bikes💯💯

  • @erikmalmberg7319
    @erikmalmberg7319 Рік тому +1

    Just got my scott 940 aspect E RIDE for a Good price

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      Nice! Not a lightweight though 😉

    • @erikmalmberg7319
      @erikmalmberg7319 Рік тому

      @@bikeradar yeah but it was the price on it
      who make to buy it it was down like 1k euro

    • @erikmalmberg7319
      @erikmalmberg7319 Рік тому

      @@bikeradar I Think is a Good bang for the buck

  • @johnlesoudeur3653
    @johnlesoudeur3653 Рік тому +3

    Pity the UCI has taken over for race coverage.

  • @MaQuGo119
    @MaQuGo119 Рік тому

    Procaliber Alloy

  • @trailblazeratv6306
    @trailblazeratv6306 Рік тому +1

    I saw on Facebook, gorilla gravity, bicycle manufacturer in Colorado is going out of business

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      Interesting (and sad) news if true!

  • @jacky6255
    @jacky6255 Рік тому

    supercaliber

  • @antoineg639
    @antoineg639 Рік тому

    Mach 4SL?

  • @juanhidalgo7043
    @juanhidalgo7043 Рік тому +2

    Great overview of the new XC bikes! Pinarello full suspension and hard tail are #1 out of all the bikes in the review (hot, sexy, unique, and hand made in Italy). The bottom line, none of the bikes in the review are ideal for the everyday rider unless you are a racer. Most of these bikes are stiff, twitchy, design for slim riders (140 lbs or less), and required superb skills.

    • @Andy-co6pn
      @Andy-co6pn Рік тому +2

      I'd have an Exie as my daily driver if I could afford one

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video! These are race bikes, but the Spark is available in a more trail-based build and there's always the Epic Evo and Top Fuel from Specialized and Trek if you want race-bred but trail capable.

  • @Ghost12561
    @Ghost12561 25 днів тому

    Rear suspension system of specialized epic an obvious copy of trek's supercaliber 😅. When chinese copy stuff, we complain but when big brands copy each other, we think, it is great 😅

  • @XCRiders
    @XCRiders Рік тому

    Any with cables and brake lines through the headset is a N🚫

  • @brettbutler9730
    @brettbutler9730 Рік тому

    looks like their copying the Trek. I would take a scott spark.

  • @Danielooooooooooooo
    @Danielooooooooooooo Рік тому +1

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    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      Congrats, have 1000 BikeRadar points!

  • @ronaldo7martinez
    @ronaldo7martinez Рік тому +3

    This bikes are totally rip-offf from Trinx, Merida and Giant, that have there own manufacturing facility, Is it true?

    • @bikeradar
      @bikeradar  Рік тому

      You're not wrong, Giant and Merida do make bikes for a lot of other brands!

    • @echomike8591
      @echomike8591 Рік тому +1

      Giant and Merida factories in Taiwan produce frames for other big brands not to mention Merida owns 49% of Specialized.

  • @trentvlak
    @trentvlak Рік тому

    Everything about those Pinarellos are cringy.

  • @FilipNor85
    @FilipNor85 Рік тому +1

    ….? Where is Scalpel ??? 🥱🙄