I've been having a major clearout and I'm now down to just two bikes (I know, unacceptable) and given I've just retired I want to treat myself to something new.
I'm lucky enough to own two nice bikes already - an Orange Stage Evo Factory and a Merlin Malt 725 hardtail with XT/SLX/SID spec.
So my dilemmma is what to get that doesn't overlap?
Choices are short travel XC full susser to "in between" - or lightweight XC hardtail to go on the lighter/faster side of the Merlin.
Budget £2-2.5k.
Some great deals about - like the BMC Fourstroke at Pauls, or Giant Trance Advanced Pro (also Pauls) although the latter is probably too similar to the Orange......also the Canyon Exceed is quite a nice option too......
Anyone seen any other candidates out there?
