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This is what I’d lean toward if I were hard tail shopping. Light and xc-ish. I’ve no interest in big chunk on a hard tail, just big climbs and big long rides.
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#47
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Totally depends on terrain. I never ride downhill, always XC, so for me, weight was the main criterion. Wanted carbon, ended up with 853 and couldn't be happier. I think it has a 71 HTA, so very unfashionable. Works great.
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#48
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The current Epic hardtail comes from the same frame molds as the former S-Works frame but it uses less expensive carbon fiber sheets that is more durable but also weighs a little more. It's still very light though.
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I have a 2021 Steel Kona Honzo, I find it significantly more confidence inspiring than any steel hardtail I've had before. I reach for it over my Stumpjumper more than half the time, sometimes I forget I'm not on a f/s bike.
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#50
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Definitely watch Steve's HT party videoos on YouTube.
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