Looking to purchase a new (or newish) mid travel 29er this year. Probably in a few months' time.
Currently thinking of options along the lines of:
- Specialized Stumpy EVO
- Ripmo AF
- Banshee titan
- Commencal meta (am or tr?)
- YT Jeffsy
- Canyon Spectral
Other thoughts:
- Privateer frames?
- Nukeproof reactor or mega?
- Revel, Transition, Pivot etc. (But not sure on $$)
Obvs stock is an issue in post-covid world. But how does one go about arranging to test drive these things (assuming a local distributor)? Is it even still possible these days to get test rides?
What are people's thoughts on warranty and support of big brands vs the smaller ones listed above?