COMPARATIVA XC 2026: SCOTT SPARK vs ORBEA OIZ vs SPECIALIZED EPIC

Which is the best full-suspension XC and marathon mountain bike of 2026: the Scott Spark RC, the Orbea Oiz, and the Specialized Epic 9? In this comparison test, we pitted three of the most desirable and hotly debated mountain bikes of the moment against each other, taking them to the trails of Spina Verde to understand the real differences in climbing, descending, and all-around handling. This video isn't just a personal test, but an in-depth comparison from three different perspectives: that of a specialized journalist, an expert biker, and an advanced amateur. We tackled technical climbs, rough sections, and fast descents to analyze suspension behavior, geometry, riding position, overall feel, and fun on the trails. We discovered that: The Orbea Oiz is probably the most oriented toward pure performance and marathon and XC racing; The Specialized Epic 9 is the most playful and versatile, with very intuitive behavior on the descents; The Scott Spark RC confirms its character as a modern and versatile bike, with excellent absorption capacity and truly high confidence on descents. In the video, we discuss: ✔️ Climbing performance and pedaling efficiency; ✔️ Differences between suspension and geometry; ✔️ Stability and speed on descents; ✔️ Riding position; ✔️ Performance on technical and rough terrain; ✔️ Feedback from different testers; ✔️ Which bike would we buy today? If you're considering a new cross-country, marathon, or downcountry mountain bike, this comparison of the Scott Spark, Orbea Oiz, and Specialized Epic 9 can help you understand which model best suits your riding style. ⏱️ Chapters: 👍 Like, subscribe to the channel, and let us know in the comments which of the three you'd choose. #MountainBike #XC #Marathon #ScottSpark #SpecializedEpic9 #OrbeaOiz #MTB #CrossCountry #BikeTest #PianetaMTB #MTB2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON: SITE: https://www.pianetamtb.it INSTAGRAM:   / pianetamtb   FACEBOOK:   / pianetamountainbike.it   TIKTOK:   / pianetamtb   STRAVA:   / strava