looking at options to get into the 27.5+ market through cycle 2 work, so kinda limited to £1k.

Choices I’ve seen so far are the pinnacle plus, genesis Tarn, or if I manage to stick in a bit of cash, the Trek Stache.

anything else I should consider on my list?

marin pine mountain.

Sonder Transmitter

good shouts, those based on riding them, or just on price?

I’ve not seen or ridden any of the bikes listed so just spec and other peoples reviews

Why spend all of that money? 🙂

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-vendetta-mens-mountain-bike

A mere 16.9kg and 3×8 gearing…it’s a more practical Stache.

More seriously: Charge Cooker range are B+, and the Pinncale Ramin 3 Plus seems good value

Why spend all of that money?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-vendetta-mens-mountain-bike

A mere 16.9kg and 3×8 gearing…it’s a more practical Stache.

yeah, I think with a few upgrades that could be a great bike.

TBH, carrera frames are actually damn good. It’s just the components they stick on them that are pants.

Orbea Loki is now available down to 1k, I have been riding our demo and it’s amazing, really dialled geometry