I never ask for bike related info because I'm old and therefore think I know everything...
I'd like a new mountain bike to last me for a few years and I'm getting a bit stuck. I'd like something like a Santa Cruz Chameleon, but built up in a XC style spec; I've never really got on with full suss, always feel like I'm dragging un-needed stuff about for the odd occasion when it gets bumpy.
Essentially I'm looking for a hardtail that is closer to a cross bike than a downhill bike, but will cope with the occasional outing with my suspended mates without being a long travel burly salad dodging thing.
In simple terms, which On-One?

