mates cosidering one, seems like a reasonable price, are they noticeably heavier than a trance frame weightwise i appreciate the kit will be heavy

If you're on about the full sus Yukon it's not comparable to the Trance or other Maestro frames. They're heavy and the suspension is a bit naff, as is the kit on it.

They are quite heavy yes, and try to get the Yukon 2 the 3 has some very poor kit the 1 is quite overpriced.

For that kind of money I'd have thought you'd be much better off with a hardtail. I suppose lugging a Yukon up hills might get you fit quicker though, assuming you persevere 🙄