Which frame: Wolf Ridge, Meta 5 or Pitch Pro

Looking to upgrade my current frame (GT I-Drive 5 4.0) and belive the following three are the best options I can afford for a second hand frame. Any advice on the following would be great 
Wolf Ridge: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 7-09-34045
Commencal Meta 5: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 2-09-19714
Specialized Pitch Pro: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... o-09-33625

Wolf Ridge: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 7-09-34045
Commencal Meta 5: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 2-09-19714
Specialized Pitch Pro: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... o-09-33625
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Personally I wouldn't go for a second hand Commencal due to some of their frames cracking (but that could just be internet hearsay).
You don't mention what type of riding you're you doing either so there may be some better options.
Orange Alpine 160
As for riding, I do trail riding but the jumps near to me are getting bigger. My brother in law has the 6.8 wolf ridge (orange thing) and he has done huge road gaps etc on it before getting his session 88 so know it can take the hits.
I took a Norco, Attack Trail 08 and a light weight trek XC full sus out a few years back on a demo day. The Marin was as good downhill as the Norco and as quick up as the Trek but unlike the treck felt stable.
I know I "want" the Marin as can be seen above, just looking at the options
I had a Pitch which was stolen and upgraded to the Wolfridge as a replacement and can honestly say I have never been happier with a bike. It is so confidence inspiring and lets you get away with a lot more than a flexier frame would. It can take a pounding and is serious amounts of fun, amazing geometry and feels light and whippy on the downhils but isn't a complete killer on the uphill. Obviously their are lighter frames but not half as fun.
BUY ONE!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!
FYI - I do not work for Marin.
Hecklers, if you go for the one with the square swingarm, can be pretty damn cheap and they're so nice to ride...
Wolf Ridge needs a Maxle rear IIRC? I don't know if QR dropouts are available but it's one to watch.
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I'm pretty sure Marin do std dropouts as an aftermarket item for the Quad Trail 140 frames.
Rock Lobster
My superstar wheels have adapters for the maxle
I knew you'd say that. If I keep my GT Team Bravardo LE will the GT gods let me live?
2 Weeks ago I had 3 GT's, might only have one in 2 weeks time . .
I think its a vote for the Marin. I'v found a frame in near mint condition frame and will be a nice little project for me as not put a bike together before.
Make sure you're not excessively heavy though, the shock needs a hell of a lot of air pressure due to it's design, which probably makes it almost unsuitable for 16stone+ riders.
This is what I was thinking, I'v got some dual air Revelations etc which would help keep the weight fown over the coil pikes fitted as standard.
I'm a wopping 12stone so should be ok.
Any more shoes and I'll need a bigger house
I've also stuck my Saint chainset on there, after wrecking the piece of censored that was supplied within 3 rides.
I was going to change the wheels to something heavier duty, but honestly, they've survived so well, I'm just going to wait until they die before replacing them.
The only thing I really want to swap now is the SRAM gear for some Shimano stuff. I've had the bike a while now, and thought I'd get used to SRAM, but I just hate it more and more with each ride. If I was headed to the alps, I'd probably stick some nice, powerful brakes, saints or something on (I've already swapped to 203mm rotors), but I like the green Avid juicies too much to change without reason! GREEN BRAKES! funky
I agree the IDrive is great, but wish to do more challanging stuff. I'm really after a burlier all-mountian, only problem is I won't be able to blame the bike anymore :oops:
My Bullit weighs that and it's 180mm with DH/FR components.
heres the line directly from the review here on bikeradar.. "Ride & handling: Outstanding agility and handling but 34lb is a lot of weight to pedal far"
full review here..http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 7-09-34045
its the 1 thing stopping me snapping 1 up.. :0(
Poor Commencal did mess up quite a bit with their production factories, a couple broke in 08, they promised they'd sorted it, even more broke in 09, utterly knackering their reputation
Still, I can see a few other VERY similar companies heading very similar directions at the moment... :?
Why thank you
The weight issue did make me think twice but since it was frame only knew I could shed a little here and there (lost 1.5lbs on the fork). Spun it round the block lots this morning setting up the saddle, gears etc and it climbs real well. Will report back when I'v had chance to test her down a trail
Kenan, what are those forks? Are they revelations? I swear once you start riding it hard you'll feel the craving for some BIG forks
Below is my brother in-law on his new bike taking a drop which he has also done several times on his Marin so I know it's more bike than I'll ever need :oops:
Oh and the the other guy (John) fails
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/123314/