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I liked that guys videos with the Pinion but don't like not being able to shift while pedaling.
I didn't know Nukeproof made bikes so they're out. Same for Bird. Spesh is only alu or carbon right? So you're pretty on target with Cotic, Salsa and Surly. I always like Santa Cruz though and forgot about them. You forgot Pivot - I almost bought one of them before going for the much cheaper Kinesis.
Lets reverse this game; lets take bets on what Hippy will end up buying; odds:
Surly 1/10
Salsa 1/30
Bird 1/40
Cotic 1/50
Specialized 1/100
Nukeproof 1/200
Santa Cruz 1/300
Something with Pinion 1/1000