Help me spend my money

AusBloke

Hey all,

I am just about to get back into mountain bike riding after many many years off the saddle.

So looking for a bike to ride trails here in NSW Australia.

I have a budget of about $2k AU give or take, and I have looked at the following bikes:

Polygon Siskiu D8.0 2017 $1,999
Giant Trance 3 2017 $2,160
Giant Anthem 3 2017 $2,200


I want a dual sus, but I will not be racing, just having fun. I'm 6"1 and about 100kg
I am not going to be doing 6ft drops or anything hardcore. Just cruising the bush and hitting some basic trails until I improve.

Any advise is highly appreciated. Cheers!!

cooldad

Links help. Mainly a UK forum, and specs differ.