I am stuck with the same scenario! It really gets down to the type of riding you do and what you looking for in a bike. Wanna be XC competitive, Zaskar...Wana enjoy trails and marathon riding (50km+) the Anthem will do the trick. Two more NB factors are, if you not at figting weight (have at least a 4 pack) then look to dropping weight rather than looking to loose weight on your bike. Second point, you need more cash to run a dual as there are more moving parts.