as title, thinking about a new trek top fuel 9.8sl at £3750, which I think is a very good spec for the money, but what other choices do I have ?
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mountain/cross_country/top_fuel/top_fuel_9_8_sl/

Tallboy?

KTM Scarp

2016 Canyon Nerve will be out soon.

You could buy my Epic!
Email in profile.

Anyone riding the Canyon lux?

The Devinci Atlas is a staggeringly good bike, and this looks an absolute bargain
Devinci Atlas

Time for a cheap Giant Anthem with cash to spare for weight reducing upgrades?

Any more thoughts

Hi Jonny, I’ve built up a top fuel, frame only alu one (with lbs discount £1180)

Really pleased with it, fast and fun, do think the boast rear makes a difference, if only to keep the rear tucked in

Perfect for round Somerset also just done a week in the lakes on it, coped fine

Got a Top Fuel on order myself, Specialised S Works Epic or Whyte are the other two other options I would consider.

I love my Scalpel 29 team. 9.8kg.

C

Tallboy?

Won’t be a surprise to most on here, but check out the spec you get on a Tallboy for the money the OP is thinking of spending on the Trek, and you may be less keen. Sure it’s still a nice bike though.

Captain, didn’t know that the ali frame could be purchased on its own?
what did frame weigh?