New hardtail for Trails 4X DJs

I own a 2006 scott voltage YZ0.

It is amazing. Unbelievably stiff and handles anything. Just make sure you get the one with the IDS system...
 
The troof is very very very slack, as with all ragleys. I really don't think it would make a nice 4x/dj bike at all. It would smash big downhill jumps and drops, but having ridden a blue pig theyre quite relaxed, slack bikes.
 
My theory is more that It would more trails focused and for the occasional weekend i would hit a DJ or pump track it would suffice as most bikes i could build as more a trail bike i would end up with a massively high standover.
 
Bump this thread.
would like more imput... really struggling to go past a STP but cant get a post long enough.
a NS society or Ragley is really starting to appeal to me.
 
SC Chameleon. That's the next frame i will be building unless i can convince the wife to let me buy an Ibis Tranny.
 
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Go the Blue Pig. The Troof is angled towards a 160-180mm fork and would be a bit slack. I've had my Blue Pig Mk.1 for nearly a year now and it is without question one of the best handling hardtails i've ever ridden. Use with a Talas/U-Turn fork to steepen/shorten for jumping and XC duties and wind it out for everything else. You won't be disappointed. The Mk.2 is exactly the same angles but has a bigger seat-tube to fit a dropper post.
 
I'm not sure how tall you are so this may be pointless, but I went through this same thing about 6 months ago and ended up with a Charge Blender. I am in love with this bike and it gets ridden more than my stumpjumper or nomad. Yeah it's a little tough pedalling it uphill but the downs and corners are mind altering! It only comes in one size which is perfect for me at 173cm. I got a great deal on one from iRide in Melbourne - very, very cheap as I think the distributor is trying to get rid of them!

Here is a link to my build over on MTBR. It's at the top of the last page (14)

http://forums.mtbr.com/australia-new-zealand/show-us-your-bike-porn-397960-14.html
 
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