What type of riding ?

El Guapos look good around that price

All sorts around for that price, new or second hand. I’m looking to spend about the same as you, think I’ve narrowed it down to a Giant Trance 2 when they come out in March, or a Canyon if I buy new…second hand is a minefield, so much on offer!

The El Guapo tempted me, but Planet X’s lack of interest in taking £1650 off me made me look elsewhere!

Commencal AM

Whyte t129 and some change.

Whyte T129

I would say this.

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Get alot of bike for your money. Plus it looks the nuts

I like the look of the new cube fritzz

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Fritzz-160-HPA-Pro-27-5-Mountain-Bike-2014-Full-Suspension-MTB_66734.htm?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=AdwordsProductAds&utm_campaign=Adwords&gclid=CJH608ztiLwCFQsKwwodQhYA9A

Looks a good deal for £ 1799

In the usual vein of recommend what you have, I’ve just purchased a Giant Anthem X 29er 4, it comes in under budget but they do a more expensive one with better spec. It climbs like a thing possesed, very impressed with it, after a long time riding hardtails and fully rigid it was a revelation in comfort and performance. 100mm travel with 29ers is a rapid ground coverer.

i’m in a similar position and narrowed down to a trance 2 or canyon spectral 7, both seem to be on a similar order time.

Any thoughts on pro’s or cons of each, canyon spec looks better on paper?

thanks

Evans cycles are doing 2014 Trek ex8 £1600.