help choosing new bike

3leggeddog

Looking to replace my trusty old cannondale jekyll. The bike has seen me well, the only way it is lacking is climbing out of the saddle is like riding a pogo stick. Since I've become fitter/done more road riding, I'm more inclined to get out of saddle on climbs.

So what I'm after is a fast, light, xc type fs bike which climbs without bobbing. The bike will be used for local, lake district rides, trailquests, polaris etc.

I'm thinking of

cannondale rush, scalpel
focus first
rm element

Any others I should consider?
Technology seems to have advanced quite a ot in the 10 nyrs I've had the jekyll

Crankmeister

Look at storck bikes apparently their bikes are real performers!!

JackBenson59

I got a GT avalanche 1.0 2008 for £429.99. But I don't know what price range you are looking at?

3leggeddog

up to 2k, preferably around 1500

JackBenson59

Try looking at the Specialized Epic range. they go from £1599.99 for the comp to £2999.99 for the marathon carbon.

jam1e

Lapierre X-control 410 would be worth a look if you fancy something a bit different without spending megabucks, you could prob find an 08 model for £1500ish.

adun1408

just got an 09 giant anthem x2 been to glentress today for first ride. climbs for fun