Yeah the fuel ex is an option as well. And they have a 27.5+ model like the others. I like my trek and don’t have an issue buying another.
I wish I could find more solid reviews or possibly ride a cube. I’m shocked at the low price of them. But believe in the you get what you pay for principal.
I come from a bmx background and like to get as much air off of every log pile/root/rock/stump/jump as possible. To be fair the Jet9 was not in NJ and on much gnarlier trail.