Nothing wrong with new/ bling bike envy, buying one doesn’t mean it’ll stop though. Modern trail bikes are just as capable as new #doyouevenendurobro race bikes for most UK trail riding but it’s all relative. I bought a Five about 18 months ago because I always wanted one but something always niggled me with the way it rode, don’t know why and can’t really describe it. Mates all ride Bronsons and Capras and that sort of thing. I swapped to a Scout just before Christmas and love it, and don’t get to ride as much as I like with a 10 month old. As others have said try some demos and see what it is you actually want, might be a better way go.