Well, I hate to say it but that sounds like a Camber. I just got Mrs G a 27.5 basic Camber; x-fusion shock, proprietary fittings and reduced it was about £1,250 reduced.

You could look on Paul’s Cycles; an Anthem or a Trance would do the job. You could also look at Calibre Bossnut or something from Canyon.

I am not sure you will get something new for £1k with decent spec, but you will get close at just over.

I’m selling this, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332937887576?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Yes – Boardman.

Or 130 / 130 mm trail bike Calibre Bossnut (Gooutdoors). Less than 1 k right now.

I was going to suggest the Bossnut as well. It would be perfectly capable on xc duties and plenty of fun if you find yourself doing anything more technical.

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Ooh that’s interesting, I’ve a 29 camber and the shock is dying. Can’t see the widget on bike yoke, and any idea of suitable replacement shock size ? Thnx

Personally, unless there was an absolute killer deal going, I’d be unhappy some of the compromises made on new full-sus bikes at £1k.

I’d be looking for a lightly used Anthem, Fuel EX or similar.

marin hawk hill ?

but.. XC style I’d possible try find a bargain rift zone (can be had for as low as 1200) to have those 29 wheels. note: a lot of whats mentioned above is 27.5.

(I have a marin b-17, which came as a 27.5+ and shares the same frame as a rift zone. the rrp is 1800 and i paid 1300. i got the b-17 as it came with a dropper fitted. i’ve put a 29 wheelset on and its really good as a 29er. run eeither wheelset depending what type of ride i’m doing, for a winch/plummet ‘trail bombing’ 27.5+ wins but for XC and tamer trali centre ridrs 29er)