Stapfam, I've ridden several Giant bikes, and frankly, haven't fallen for any.
Only one left on my "consideration" list is the XTC Alliance. If I had the suspension fork replaced by a rigid carbon fork, then it's in the neighborhood of what I'm thinking about. I'd have to change out some of the minor parts, like the Shimano clipless pedals & the fat tires, but I'm sure my LBS would do these at no cost at the time of sale.
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