New XC MTB for 2020 - What to Get?

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Some existing discussions:

• Help with new XC bike decision
• Shopping for a "do it all" MTB - recommendations?
• What’s the best value in $2,000 XC race bikes right now?
• 2020 Trek Supercaliber XC MTB Race Bike
• XC Mountain Bike: aluminum full susp OR carbon hardtail?