Right choice for the money?

I've come to the decision that I want a new bike and I'm leaning towards a full suss, particularly the Specialized FSR XC Comp.

Others in the running were, Trek Fuel EX 5.5, Ghost ASX 4900 and the curve ball hardtail; Orange Crush.

Any other recommendations? And which would be the better choice in your view?

giant anthem x or trance.
more bike for the money, and IMO a better bike

better to have a ride and see what you like!!

Cheers Olly!

I've tried the fuel ex, I'm going to try the fsr xc at the weekend.

I will have a look at the trance x as well, the anthem is out of my budget.

bump.

Out of the ones you've listed I'd go for the spesh, and the giant is worth a look as well. But I think its a matter of which one feels best when you ride them.

If you are taking the spesh fsr xc comp for a ride, make sure you take a 2mm Hex with you, so you can tune the rear damping. Behind the red rebound aduster lever (the lockout lever) on the rear shock, is a black metal "stop" move this around on the splines, if you find the rear too active.

http://cdn.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/pdf/manuals/09_FSRxc_Myka_Manual.pdf

on page 12

the comp has the X-fusion RC, the expert has RLA, the triad is on the pro.