Opinions on buying a "Downcountry" xc bike for racing and general riding

If you have to pick one bike, I’d personally lean toward the Top Fuel. I had the prior gen and was amazed at how snappy it was, but also how good of a trail bike it was. I see the new gen as the premium blend of XC/Trail. I have only played with the SC in the lot, but it feels more pure race bike to me. I’d love one if I already had a heavier hitter trail bike (2x bike in my own preference).

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