Thanks for the input…
I’m leaning towards a new 2013. And buying locally as opposed to eBay or other online dealer.
Here’s what seems to me a hard to beat deal, a 2013 Trek Fuel EX8 in my size for $2100, from a very reputable LBS:
http://campuscycles.com/product/13trek- … 4600-1.htm
This 2013 Fuel has 130mm travel front and rear, XT rear derailleur and XLS everywhere else.
I see a ton of these on the Front Range trails…