Looking for some feedback and suggestions on a couple bikes I'm trying to decide between, to upgrade my old bike-2017 Giant Reign Advanced 1
Looking to ride bike park laps but also be able to bike uphill efficiently as well as do a fair bit of trail riding, I mostly ride blue trails, I won't be sending it off gnarly jumps and am a pretty conservative rider, looking for suspension around 150 to 170
I've been riding for about 6 years, my current bike is a medium but felt a little small or unstable for me. Looking to progress my riding and just enjoy riding again, kind of lost the enjoyment for it for awhile
I've been recommended few bikes that meet this criteria
Budget is up to NZD$6000
NS bike Define 150 Auminium or Carbon version
https://www.nsbikes.com/2021/define-150-2,431,pl.html
Local store has 150 AL 1 for $4500
And Carbon 150 2 for NZD $5500
The specs on these look epic for the price here in NZ, just struggling to find reviews on them so feedback on these would be awesome
Trek Fuel EX8 Gen 6 for $6500 or any other fuel EX that's decently priced/spec'd
https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/579786/2025-trek-fuel-ex-8-gen-6-nautical-navy
https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/592017/2026-trek-fuel-ex-8-gloss-fury-red
Or finally a Polygon Collosus N8 or N7 carbon or Alloy
https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/590939/polygon-collosus-n8-carbon-black
https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/586714/polygon-collosus-n7-sage-green
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
by Em205