I'm a bit in same situation . I ride a road bike for last year and a bit like it alot but i have the hitch to get a mtb. Need to let the little boy in me run free.

I am 6 foot 300 pounds down quife a bit.looking not to make a mistake. Would love a fs but i am scared that it wont hold me. Looking to spend a max of $3k.

I live in montreal so its cdn $

I am very confused trying to find a good lbs to help. Where i go for my roadie are not very good with mtb. So any suggestion would be appreciated