Read this before you look up a score. A bike's rank here is a starting point, not a verdict. Rider ability, the terrain and weather on the day, and tyre choice all move the real answer far more than the bike itself does. A well-ridden, well-shod bike near the bottom of this list will out-perform a badly-set-up one near the top.
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