I have talked about this on the forums before i think. I have narrowed it down to 3 bikes. The montesa 4rt 260 cota, 2016 sherco 300 and the vertigo combat camo. All are excellent bikes. The problem is O cant decide on which one to go for. When i test rode the vertigo i thought it was great. I felt like I could do very good on it. The sherco I felt a bit unsure it didn't seem to ride as nice as I thought it would. But I still feel that I could do good on it. The montesa I thought rode great but i am worried it may effect my results. For example I am worried about the extra weight. I feel that the montesa would be the more fun to ride but I am worried about it effecting my ability to do good.
I am only put off by the vertigo because their isn't any carbon fibre for it yet and its quiet expensive. The sherco to me seems the best value of the lot at £5200 for a 300 which is a lot cheaper than the vertigo. But I am edging towards the montesa because of the way it rides ,the build quality and reliability. I would really like the montesa the way it looks and everything.
Many thanks Dw