You Have $5,000 to Spend on a Mountain Bike. Which One do you Buy?

Imagine a friend has $5,000 to spend on a mountain bike and wants to know which bike you would choose. What's your choice?

Imagine a friend has $5,000 to spend on a mountain bike and wants to know which bike you would choose. Five thousand dollars is a lot of money, thought you’ll still need to make some tough choices to maximize the value. Carbon frame, or top-end suspension? A premium drivetrain, or lightweight wheels? Decisions, decisions!

Include the name of the bike plus the build.

Feel free to post your choice and why you chose it in the comments below. In about a week or so we’ll present the summarized results.