Originally Posted by Bigwheel
Any of those bikes will work for you. But they aren't ideal if you're mainly using them on the street or easy/moderate trails...Slayer, Dawg and Coiler are relatively big bikes for that purpose. As mentioned, consider a hardtail. Maybe something like a Banshee Scirocco if you want a sturdy bike. Personally, I'd chose a Specialized FSR over the Epic for more all-around riding.
Check out what Devinci and Norco have to offer.
Well, I wouldn't completly rule out harder trails. But I got to build up some confidence before I could really say if I want to try hard trails or not. Plus, I would hate to have buyers remorse and think "What if..." by getting a bike a little less, only to get another bike a year later. (I lost a good $200 on ear buds that way
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After looking at Norco's line up, I figure this may be a good option.
Norco XC Enduro