i live in the inner suburbs of sydney...erskinevilleWell we don't know where you live so i don't know about ike shops and yes the stinky is a bit more downhill orientated.
i weigh about 80 kilo,average i suppose,have you heard of flexi pay,100% go for a coiler mate, their not to pricey,
I still have mine from 05 (its my only bike)
ive raced on it and they handle well,
BUT, i have noticed they kick alot, so if your light weighted
i probly would say test the stinky because the slanted shock angle makes it a smoother ride
but the coiler is an AWESOME bike for a beginer