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Okay, so I'm finally on the cusp of my first n+1 bike and have decided on a balls-out AM rig. I've narrowed it down to the following: 2017 Canyon Strive AL 4.0 Race2017 YT Capra AL2016/7 Radon Swoop 170 7.0 http://www.radon-bikes.de/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_899320_d441f6d2c2.jpg In short, similar bikes, but with noteable differences. In short: The Strive is the raciest of the three, with the steepest geo and shortest travel. It's also the most expensive, but is only specced with a Yari RC - the rest of the components package is good.The Capra the bare fisted brawler and has serious freeride/AM cred, but has quite conservative reach numbers and lots of folks metion sizing as a bit of an issue. It's got a Lyrik RC upfront.The Swoop 170 the new kid on the block and is the 'biggest' of all the bikes with the long reach and wheelbase numbers and packs 170mm back and front. It received a glowing review recently over on Pinkbike, but could possible be a bit of a handful on slower, tamer trails. The 2016 version also has the Lyrik RCT3/Vivid Air combo, which is Gucci level suspension. The 2017 version in ly budget range has a Yari RC/Monarch Plus RC3 combo. So, what would you go for?

It's time for me to buy a new bike and I've got €2000 to spend, so I want some honest opinions. I've narrowed my list to the Spectral and Slide, as they fall under the €2000 mark and represent really great value. For those who don't know, Radon is a direct-sales manufacturer from Germany, similar to Canyon. Both bikes are complete overkill for the riding I'll be doing on the local trails, but I want something that will be suitable for the odd excursions in the Ardennes and Alps. Canyon Spectral AL 5.0 FRAME CANYON SPECTRAL ALREAR SHOCK FOX FLOAT PERFORMANCE EVOFORK FOX 34 FLOAT CTD FIT4 PERFORMANCEHEADSET CANE CREEK 40REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO DEORE XT SHADOW PLUS, 10SFRONT DERAILLEUR SHIMANO DEORE, 10SCHAIN GUIDE CANYON E168SHIFTERS SHIMANO SLX, 10SBRAKES SHIMANO DEORECASSETTE SHIMANO DEORE, 10SWHEELSET DT SWISS M 1800 SPLINE, 30 MMTYRES CONTINENTAL MOUNTAIN KING II, 2,4"CRANKS SHIMANO DEORE, 10SCHAINRINGS 22 | 36CHAIN KMC X10-93BOTTOM BRACKET SHIMANO PRESSFITSTEM IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \ TRAILHANDLEBAR IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \ TRAILGRIPS ERGON GE1 SLIMSADDLE IRIDIUM \ 3 - 0 \SEAT POST ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTHWEIGHT 13,3 KG Radon Slide 150 8.0 Frame Radon Slide 150 27,5Fork Rock Shox Yari, RC, SA, taper, QR15Rear suspension Rock Shox Monarch RT3 200x57Travel fork 150mmTravel rear suspension 150mmWheelset Mavic Crossride Light 27.5", 6-Bolt, QR15/X12Brakes Magura MT5Brake discs Magura Storm, 180/180mm, 6-boltCrank Shimano SLX FD-M672, 40x30x22T, 175mmInner bearing Shimano SLX FD-M672Shifter Shimnao SLX SL-M670Derailleur Shimnao SLX FD-M671-A-D, direct mount, downswingRear derailleur Shimano XT-RD-M786-SGSL, 10-speedCassette Shimano CS-HG500, 11-34, 10-speedChain Shimano CN-HG54, 10-speedHandlebar Race Face Ride 31,8, 740mm, RiseStem Race Face Ride 31,8Headset FSA No.10 taperGrips Ergon GE1Seatpost JD Vario 100, 31,6x400mmSaddle Ergon SME30 EVOFront tire Continental X-King, SL, 27,5 x 2,4"Rear tire Continental Mountain King 2, SL, 27,5 x 2,2"Weight 13,95 kg**