I previously posted about whether to change to a new hardtail or whether to go for a full suspension. Well since then I have worked out I am after a full suspension as I am wanting to use it on rougher trails. I have been looking and I didn't want to spend more than £1500 on a full suspension, I have seen the following two bikes and I am wondering, are they both decent? If so it it really just a case of buying the one I prefer the looks of?
If it helps I am not wanting anymore than 140mm travel as I want to be able to still climb well and I don't weigh much (64kg) so I would rather keep a little lighter on a bike.
2016 Cube Stereo 140 - £1290
The only issue on the spec on the cube I see is the brakes which are well below the XT groupset, I do have an SLX Ice tech M675 brakeset which can come off my current bike to balance it further. I have had a Manitou fork before and it felt good, anyone think I should stay away from it?
2016 Boardman FS Pro - £1282
The weak points of the Boardman I see it the stock long gearing, though I suppose I can fit a smaller front ring than 32T. The other one is the lack of dropper but I already have a 125mm Reverb which I would fit. Anyone got the GX groupset? I have only ever had Shimano before so not sure how good it is.
Oh and if I have seemed to overlook a bike I should be going for instead then please let me know.