[Closed] New bike conundrum

I’m looking for a steel 29er hardtail. Previously owned a chromag wideangle and a mk5 cotic soul.
My budget is around £2500. Off the shelf or self build is ok.

I’m looking at the cotic solaris max as I enjoyed the soul. I have seen the stif squatch which looks good and the pace 529.

I don’t want a super aggressive mega long travel bike. I think 130mm front fork is plenty. It will be my only mountain bike so needs to do everything. Bridleway bimble to trail Center blacks and everything in between.

I’m opening my search up to the stw massive. Enlighten me.