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What specs do you feel are best for a really top end AM hardtail?
Especially frame material? Aluminum, CF, or Ti [or even highend steel?] Steel (True Temper XO Platinum or Reynolds 853)
Which Fork? Fox TALAS RLC
Brakes? Hope Mono Mini or Mini Pro
Der/Shifters? XTR
Crank? Profile
Wheelset? I9 Enduro
and what is your favorite tire? WTB or Kenda
[also - 26 vs 29] 26"
I would love to see informed opinions