Aggressive XC bike help

[ratherberidin']

My 2c:

 

(I'm pretty much your size, btw)

 

If you dont have the cash now, I'd aggree with Hayden too. Smack some kit on and ride it like you stole it.. DEFS a dropper seatpost, best investment I ever made.

 

When your ship arrives however. Looking for a solid bike to do XC but still play on at a decent price I can recommend the Scott Genius. The 29" comes with 130mm travel, 650B with 150mm I think. The twinlock system makes it GREAT for XC and for some serious downhill fun too. I've destroyed Jonkers and G with it on my good days. Its really a lekke bike, good suspension and the dropper post is the cherry on the cake. There are a others out there - I like the twinlock system on the Genius.