New Trail Bike Advice

[GoLefty!!]

I'm looking to upgrade my Momsen SL 629 to a dual suspension 29'er trail bike.

 

I've got around 35k to spend.

 

I like the look of the Trek Fuel Ex 8 as well as the Giant Trance X2.

 

I do most of my riding on the road, but want this bike for Berg n Bush, Sani 2 Sea and some lekker Karkloof riding. I'm not looking to win the races, just have some proper mid-pack fun.

 

Any advice or other options would be greatly appreciated.

The trek is really nice but the trance is bloody awesome value and in my opinion cannot be beat even by bikes costing twice as much.

The trek is flipping sexy though