Looking for a new FS.

Myster101
Myster101 Posts: 856
edited July 2013 in MTB buying advice
Currently looking for a new full suspension bike to replace my Scott Genius MC30 (built up from a 2008 frame). Used for red and black runs at trail centres (drop offs, jumps etc) and my local trails around the Lake District (some quite fast flowing, some rocky trails). I'm 6'4" and 95kg so not the smallest or lighest of riders!

Want to go for a double ring set-up, 26" wheels and something with 150ish mm travel, I know I need to try them out but just trying to get a list together first before hunting them down for a demo. 2011 model or newer, have a max budget of £2500 (new not 2nd hand).

Looking at the following, anybody have any good/bad points or any other suggestions. Parts will be upgraded along the way as they ware out/break.

http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m1b0s ... a_AM2_2013

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=75657

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Stu ... tAodQXEAkQ

https://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbike ... tml?b=3047

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/nor ... e-ec041223

I'm sure there's loads more!

Cheers all.
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