I like the idea of riding more than actually riding at this time of year, and in general I’d say I spend 5 times longer on here and looking at new bikes than actually riding the ones I have. I bought a turbo, used it once, returned it, borefest.
When I actually get motivated to ride, I love it though, it’s just getting out of the door. I ought to, it does wonders for my mental state.
I had a soul, the perfect all rounder maybe? Could do anything on that bike reasonably well.
Now have a zesty and a scandal, one good trail bike, one good xc bike, but of a lack of middle ground. And both with crap brakes presently.
I’d really like a cotic flare but it’s too much money to justify, and I know I’d still want another bike, I can’t be without a hardtail. 2 ideally, one fast 29er xc machine, one modern, dropper’d up, fun, lively play bike.
Anyway, buy a new bike, a new type of bike, try a different type of riding, spice it up.