I've been riding my Slade Trail for a couple of months now. I generally ride at Tokai or around Table Mountain. Really been blown away by how capable it is. I am happy to take it on long rides around the mountain but also to point it down the DH tracks. My ability on the bike is definitely what is holding me back from actually riding them well though!
I just bought the Slade Trail, coming from an old dual sus Giant Trance 26". Really happy with it so far but haven't really been able to ride properly cause of the 'rona. Had the same thought as most of this thread - buy a nice hardtail rather than cheaper dual sus. Haven't missed it yet at all
