So I’m pondering what bike to replace the old Turner 5 spot with.
Thinking about new 5 spot, Lapierre Spicy or Intense Tracer 2.
Everyone says dont buy till you try so any advice about who has test bikes for any of these in the North of England?

new 5 spot would be a safe bet

Not heard many bad reports re the 5 but a certain bike shop in the Lakes stopped stocking Lapierre due to too many warranty issues and poor warranty support. Been a few Intense breakages reported on here recently and a mate has just got a new frame(2nd)
Hoping to get a look at and ride a Transition Bandit and have a notion for a Scott but concerned about the cabling for the fancy shock not lasting long/causing issues 🙄
Mate has ordered a Nukeproof to add to his Orange 224 and 5. He reckons there has been no failures or warranty issues so far

Thanks for the good comments but can anyone answer my question?