Firstly, I apologise for the long winded post on this matter however it would be good to get some opinions from forum members
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Ok, I have recently joined the forum and explained my situation in my introduction post.
I have since found a 2015 Banshee Spitfire in a local bike shop. The bike is ex demo and looks to be in very good condition.
I now face the choice of two bikes (both around the same 2k value).
Bike One – Demo bike - 2015 Banshee Spitfire Alloy
Frame: 2015 Banshee Spitfire Medium Black Alloy,
Fork: 2015 Rockshox Pike RCT3 160mm,
Rear Shock: Cane Creek
Rims: Hope Hoops Pro2/Flow EX Wheelset,
Tires: Schwalbe HD/HD Combo,
Stem: Raceface Atlas 50×50 Stem,
Handlebars: Raceface Next SL 10mm Rise Bar,
Grips: SDG/ODI Hansolo Grips,
Dropper: KS Lev Integra Seatpost
Saddle: SDG Bel Air 2.0 Saddle,
Chainset: Shimano SLX Chainset,
Chainring: Hope 30t NarrowWide Chainring,
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Rear Mech,
Cassette: Shimano SLX 11-36 Cassette,
Brake set: Shimano SLX Brakes,
Rotors: Shimano RT76 Rotors 180mm,
Shifters: Shimano SLX Shifter
Bike Two – New - 2015 Norco Sight C7.3
Frame: Sight 650B carbon 140 mm travel
Rear shock: Fox Float CTD BV SV – Performance
Front Fork: Fox Float 32 FIT Performance 27.514mm, 15mmtapered 140mm Fork
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deoredown swing / high clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow 10 speed
Shifters: Shimano XT 10 speed rapid fire
Chainset: Shimano SLX M675
Chainrings: 38/24T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Pressfit 92 BB
Cassette: SRAM 1211-36
Chain: KMC X-1
Brake set: Shimano SLX BLM675 hydraulic disc brake
Handlebars: Norco 1" rise bar76 mm width , 661 alloy
Stem: Race Face Ride stem
Headset: FSA Orbit C-4-ACB
Grips: Norco lock on
Rims: Sun Helix TR 25 tubelss compatible w/eyelet
Front Hub: Shimano SLX 15 mm front hub / center lock
Rear Hub: Shimano SLX 142 × 12 rear hub/center lock
Spokes: Stainless steel black 2. spokes
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 27.5 × 2.25 wire bead
Tubes: Schwalbe presta 27.5inner tube
Saddle: SDG Circuit Mtn with chromoly rails
My questions to forum members is what bike from the two above would you personally recommend. I understand that this post is long winded however I am struggling with the choice. Some views of forum members would be greatly appreciated
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Cheers,
Danny