Bigger is better? 2XL Hardtail Bike Recommendations

Hey, I’m hoping someone could give me a suggestion for my next bike. I am wanting a hard tail to do some more adventurous international long distance bikepacking and potentially get into some ultras. The problem is that I am 205 cm about 6 foot 8.

Currently I own:
Trek Fuel EX5, 2XL, 2021. Reach 520mm, Stack 641mm. I am probably going to sell this. https://www.evocycles.co.nz/Product/357591/2021-trek-fuel-ex-5-deore-29-mtb-aquaticblack
and a Canyon Grizl 7 CF, 2XL, 2022. Reach 515mm, Stack 733. I love it. Unlikely to ever sell. https://www.canyon.com/en-us/grizl-cf-sl-7/3244.html

Between the two of these I have ridden most of the bikepacking routes in New Zealand and across Europe. Both bikes I ride with the seat post maxed out to its limit and feel maybe slightly too small. But can’t really complain given the limitations.

The other problem is that I live in New Zealand and there isn’t a lot of options here. Regardless I am keen to hear any options as I will likely be overseas this year. On the upside I work as a bike guide and am able to purchase Shimano parts at wholesale, so purchasing a frame only is a reasonable solution. Trek, Specialized, Scott and so on make the occasional aluminium hardtail in a 2XL but are generally really low spec, I could buy one and just replace more of the parts?

My list or priorities in approximate descending order. Something that fits me, reasonable price, material (titanium> steel> aluminium, carbon?), good transmission, good front shock with lock out, drop bars? (not really sure how feasible but i find them really comfortable and like going fast), dropper post, plenty of mountain points.

Any thoughts, opinions or suggests are appreciated.

by emilysayshi