Done a million times I’m sure. Looking to build an all new bike for the first time in ages, going to try big wheels, get some decent 10spd kit, try a dropper post etc. All my old kit is wearing out and feeling very old. Currently on 2010 Anthem X with a 120mm RS, wide bars, big brakes.

Kinesis FF29 is really appealing but right a top of budget, would likely have to be 2nd hand (not a problem if I found one). Ditto for Solaris and highball.

Really like the idea of this Genesis, more like my kind of money. Means more left over for parts –

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/mountain/frames/high-latitude-frame

Ragley Big-wig a bit chunky, Inbred a bit leaden, Giant XTC 29 a bit steep and racy.

Had all the good cheap steel hardtails in the past few years (3x PAs, an Alpine, a BFE, an old genesis etc).But not dead set on steel at all – would like to try an Alu bike so long as its more ‘trail-ish’ than pure hardcore XC.

To build with solid, mid-range kit, SLX, superstar wheels, 2nd hand 120mm Rockshox fork etc…

Any obvious things I’ve missed?