I like the Poprad frame a lot, but the components are definitely low level. I have no experience with the Bianchi. Depending on availability for you, you might want to consider the Kona Jake the Snake as well. Works great for offroad technical singletrack and is comfortable on the road as well. It is aluminum so might be closer to the Axis in frame feel? That's what I went with, but due to the fact that I could not fit the Lemond very well. A frame that was the right size made me feel way too stretched out compared to the more compact feel of the Kona. The Lemond had a nice ride though.