in Bikes and Gear

Just some info I dug up;
All of these are available as frames. All 26". Some are '13. Some are '14. For the most part only a couple have '14s available yet. Some manufacturers don't have great options for 140mm.
Norco Truax available thru vitalmtb $1500 180mm 35+ Pounds. not a spirited climber.
Intense UZZI available thru price point $2400 180mm heavy & questionable quality
Foes Shaver available thru Adrenaline bikes $2200 140mm Haven't read a bad thing about the Shaver and it's 140mm.
Santa Cruz Heckler thru Santa Cruz $2200 150mm Not stable at high speeds
Knolly Chilicotin available thru wrench science $2400 160mm not a great climber. Stiff. Light. Odd it's not a great climber.
Pivot Mach 5.7 Pivot $2200 145mm no option for 142X12 rear axle...
Banshee Rune V2 fanatik $1600 160mm this bike sounds great!
Nukeproof mega am CRC $1600 160mm
I'm still trying to dig up more options. Most all the 2200-2400$ are '14s. Some places have '13s for good deals.

Well... I've ironed out my psi issues. I'm running 265psi now and it is performing... well... Amazing. I'm n longer blowing thru all the travel and it seems to be retaining pressure better.

I just ordered a '14 Specialized Enduro EVO FSR. Coil spring front and rear. 170mm of travel in front. 180mm in rear. Fox Van Rc in rear. Going to list my SJ FSR on pinkbike and eBay for $1750 firm. XTR rear cassette, right side shifter, XTR disc brakes. XT clutch type rear derailleur. Approx 300 miles on it. New rear shock.