I've just got a Vitus energie apex. Very arkose-like but the tubing is better, the frame is lighter and it's amazing value at 850 for F+F, SRAM apex 1 hydro and a decent heavy duty WTB rims to novatec wheelset.
Only annoyance is the rear mudguard fitting could be fiddly with no bridges (great for mud clearance tough)
I've just got a Vitus energie apex. Very arkose-like but the tubing is better, the frame is lighter and it's amazing value at 850 for F+F, SRAM apex 1 hydro and a decent heavy duty WTB rims to novatec wheelset.
Only annoyance is the rear mudguard fitting could be fiddly with no bridges (great for mud clearance tough)