Cannondale Scalpel SE vs. Specialized Epic EVO vs. Blur TR

[wake]

Bump!

I don’t have experience with any of the bikes yet, but I’ve been looking for something similar: an XC race bike that’s been over-forked for trail.

I’ll be using it for my “easier” marathon races next year (Rattlin’ MTB marathon, Leadville Lake Placid qualifier, and whatever Mid-Atlantic Super Series endurance races I do. I have a Ripmo that I’ll use for more extreme events, like Shenandoah, and maybe the wilderness 101.

Based on 2021 XC Bike Thread I’ve added the Revel Ranger and the Orbea Oiz to my list.
Based on a number of friends’ experiences with Specialized‘s handling of carbon frame damage issues, I pulled the epic and epic EVO off my list.
Based on (what I understand as) the proprietary headtube and crank spacing, I pulled the scalpel off my list.

Really interested to hear thoughts on:
Santa Cruz Blur TR
Orbea Oiz
Revel Ranger