im looking to get a bike to get stuck into more aggressive riding, as my trek fuel ex (which I really like but more designed for xc /trail riding) is getting a bashing. I’m not after a full on downhill bike, but one that is more designed for going down, and can take a knock.

ive seen a giant reign 2 for 1300, that looks a good buy, any thoughts? / other suggestions?
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s1p2817

I have the x1 and use it from red/black runs,uplift days at Inners and Fort Bill it is an awesome bike had it two years now and have not yet had to replace the bushes and im 18 stone