Right, I am planning building up a new dream bike for next year, plan is that it will be the perfect weapon for events like the trans alps and/or the bc bike race.
So I want something with
1. shortish travel, 120mm max,
2. Stiff
3. not too steep head angle,
4. lightweight (but I am a pretty powerful bloke so not the highest priority, but needs keeping in mind)
4. preferably tapered headube

So far I have looking at the cannyon lux or the liteville 301.

What else is worth adding to the list for consideration.

New Spark would get my vote from what I’ve seen.

Turner Flux
Canyon Nerve

Cannondale RZ120 would be my first test ride

Blur XC Carbon
Turner Flux

liteville 301 certainly fits the “dream bike” criteria. I priced one up but couldn’t get it below 4 grand with kit that would do it justice.
Light though, I hear. And one of the few manufacturers with transferable warranty.

Anthem X Advanced? I run 120mm forks on my Anthem X frame (alu, not carbon) and it’s a great ride. I’d think it ticks the majority of your boxes? Would certainly do it for me… 8)

The Spark look good, Pivot Mach 4 though?