I had been looking at a new trek fuel ex 8 but came across the sponsors special on the marin B17. Spec looks good value, geo seems good for me (very short legs long torso is a pain to fit). Main concerns are being mail order only and not a name I see much out there, and no real forum talk, just a few magazine reviews. Anyone tried one of the new marins? bicycles online do offer free 14 day trial so might give that a go.
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2018-marin-b-17-3-27.5-dual-suspension-mountain-bi
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2018-marin-b-17-3-27.5-dual-suspension-mountain-bi