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I get what you are saying, but, I am in no real rush to buy, I work FT, have 2 kids, pets, kids clubs and other activities so not all the time in the world to cycle anyway, I would rather get a good deal for something that will see me the next few years, that rush into something.
The orange evo and 137 are nice but I want to stay under the £1k mark.
I get what you are saying but I also have a little girl, a dog, work very much full time (and more really). Any of those bikes will keep you going for a good few years.
If you don’t want a Bizango hen knock that off the list and fix the maximum budget you are actually willing to pay. That will shorten your list down and then it’s easier to pick one and go with it. If £1k is actually the maximum and what you are willing to spend then there are a lot of options.
Are you looking for best spec or best geometry - if the latter - what does that mean for you?
I am really looking for a good all rounder spec wise, so I dont need to make any improvements. £1k is my max but ideally would like to pick up something that was originally £1k+ for around £700-750 no real preference if this is 2018 or 2019, 27.5 or 29
I think I will just consecrate on the Whyte 805 and 529 prices and see how they go. If the 629 drops anywhere near like the 2018 629 one did then I would jump at that.
Im going to throw the below in which is reduced to £1099 but gets you a significantly better fork / wheels / finishing kit
https://www.bird.bike/product/zero-tr-clearance-edition/#configuration
For your needs any of the bikes you listed are absolutely fine. Personally I'd go with the Whyte 629, but I prefer 29er. Its a more than capable bike for you should you want to ride more serious trails in the future, is on sale at a good price point and in your size.
I'd get it bought before it is out of stock.
Also, I'm not sure about why you're hung up on this being a big decision. With the type of riding you are going to be doing, all the bikes you listed are suitable. Without wanting to sound condescending, but you could get by with a Calibre Line 20, or the Line 10 with a Recon and a Dropper for £650.
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/mountain-bikes/calibre-line-10-review/
Or get this or the Jackpot....
https://onza.com/products/payoff-29-steel-hardtail-orange
Thats a bike that you'll be able to use more as you decide you want to try more testing trails.
I'd go Whyte 805 + a dropper seatpost.