Merlin Malt or Genesis Core 20 or Focus Black Forest

From reading the other forums it seems like these bikes seem the best in the 600 to 750 price range.
I am looking for a bike that will mainly be for XC. Which of these bikes will be best?
Merlin Malt
Genesis Core 20
Focus Black Forest
I am looking for a bike that will mainly be for XC. Which of these bikes will be best?
Merlin Malt
Genesis Core 20
Focus Black Forest
Which bike should I buy? 0 votes
Merlin Malt
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Genesis Core 20
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Focus Black Forest
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I got it will full XT groupset, Reba Team, 719 wheels and the Race Face evolve finishing set for around £950 at the beginning of last year...
Got to ask though Merlin Malt 1 or 4?
I own a Genesis Core 20 and at £600 in most places that was the top end of my budget. If I could stretch further I would have considered the Focus Black Forest but would have looked at other bikes round that price range (and therefore probably the Core 30).
As this is not a fair contest I am not going to vote but if you can afford it look at the Focus and other bikes around that price. Give them a ride and see what you think.
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