40th birthday in Feb. Up to $2500 AUD. Full suss, 29er, 120/130mm f/r light trail / heavy xc if that’s even a thing.

I’m leaning towards a 29er stumpjumper, that kind of thing. No issues with buying 2nd hand. Seems people buy bikes here, use them for a few months and sell on quick!

What else should I be looking at in this price range? Trance’s look aright but probs too “enduro”. Anthem?

Feel free to post pics if you’re saying “I have X it’s the best, get one” I’ve got a good few months of bike-porn researching to do.