the usual story – i have CTW scheme money to spend and am looking for ideas of what i could get. was at wheelbase on sunday & am really tempted by the whyte 905. the genesis altitude also appeals.

but in the <£1500 price bracket there must be loads of choice – so give me some more options to consider?

i have a 6" FS & a steel SS so looking for something to fill in the gaps, ie – for all day xc/enduro's etc. would consider HT or FS.

I went for the charge duster with some upgrades. Really nice bike, I'd recommend it. No idea what it weighs in at, but I really notice the difference in terms of acceleration over my other bikes whenever I ride it.

Considering the latest reviews, i think you've got it right with the 905 to be honest.

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You could get close to a full build Ti 456 inbred for under two grand at the moment I'd have thought.

Well, you could have had a 2010 revelation/slx full build for two grand, looks like they are all gone…except one part of the site say's the 16 inch frame is still in stock.

fancy a handjob? – from merlin that is 😳

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DT78 – i thought about the duster, but was a bit put off by the 100mm fork. do you know what is the max travel they are designed for? what did you upgrade?

that crush looks ok too, what would it be like for all-dayers?

the 2010 crush is supposed to be lighter/more xc orientated than the 09 one. I have a Rocky Ridge and get round all day on that okay and that is more like the 09 crush (approx 29lbs).

suppose the crush is more similar to the likes of the mmmbop & the BFe

suppose the crush is more similar to the likes of the mmmbop & the BFe

suppose the crush is more similar to the likes of the mmmbop & the BFe