Which bike would you choose and why:
Trek Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 6 for 4 499€ (5215 USD)
OR
Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C 70 for 4899€ (5679 USD)
No expensive upgrades for at least a year, but ready to change less expensive parts like tires and grips if needed (I read the Slash has terrible tires).
Will be riding a lot of lift-assisted park but also want to be able to pedal up if needed.
This will be my first mtb. Also interested in more nimble/playful trail bikes such as Fuel EX, Stumpjumper, Bronson & Spectral, but fear that those might be too unforgiving / tiring in the park. But is that unreasonable fear as the park doesn't have many steep & technical lines?
I have rented a bike (Commencal FRS) couple times and got coaching and rode all the reds successfully at the park I will be spending a lot of time.
by Joona_T