I’m a XC rider looking for a 29er HT – light weight, but also stable on the downhills because I am a total wimp.

So far I’ve only ridden a Trek Superfly 9.8 which seemed very good on both counts. But I don’t want to buy it without having ridden any other contenders, so what alternative would the STW forum suggest I should seriously look at.

Nice decision to have to make, I’d be looking at:
Cannondale Flash
Orbrea
LaPierre
Scott Scale

Should add a Specialized Stumpy but I have a dislike for the brand, but other love them.

I imagine you’ll get 101 different suggestions on here.

2015 bikes will be in stock in a few months so potential bargains around if you can wait a little longer.

Can’t believe no one else posted on this. Bump.

Might be worth a spin on a Trek Stache too, bit more of an allrounder.

I like the Whyte 29c

Love my Trek Superfly 9.8, as soon as I tried one I new it was the bike for me. However you should try some others first. It will be interesting to see what you decide on.