I totally agree and thanks 😊

Yeah there are a ton of choices to pick from for sure and all in a great price range. I will be getting the T6 to test out so I look forward to feeling the difference between all three models. As for 10 or 12 speed. In the top end of your gearing you will not see a difference if any. This is due to the fact they are putting on sunrace cassettes on and not shimano. Sunrace only go down to 11 tooth because of the HG hub where shimano with micro spline on 12 speed go down to 10 tooth. However I have found that when MTBing I am somewhere in gears 3-9 more than anything else. That is where a 12 speed would benefit you. As your range really comes with smaller gear jumps in the middle. Now as for which one will be lighter weight the T8 will win that battle on all the T models. But with that said if you live in FL you should really consider the D models. The 120mm range is great and if you aren't hitting med to large drops or rock gardens the D models would be great. The 120mm range is my fav travel in bikes. But you wouldn't be disappointed in any of them. I personally say if you can afford a T8 then snag one up the purple is a killer deal now. If you get a D model get the D7se. With the D7se you can upgrade the fork more easily with the boost spacing wheels it comes with. I hope this helps. If you have more questions hit me up. You can reach out on DM me on IG or send me an email.

⁠@@RunBikeMike you are spot on… That t8 is a great buy - especially with the 200 in freebies on top of that low price tag. But the D7se is still cheaper and I agree is probably enough for most Florida riding - I would still have to upgrade the tires to a light foldable set to move to tubeless but still a $500 difference!

@@RunBikeMikeI had strictly been comparing the t7 with the trance x3 but then saw a video of the t8. I had planned to upgrade the t7 fork to a fox so the t8 coming with the fox is leaning me towards the 8. I am personally digging the green t8.

@@matttankersley2839 I just dropped a new video out on the T8 today. If you haven't you might want to check it out. As it has even more details on that bike.

@@RunBikeMike just watched it. I think after watching it I’ll go ahead with the 8. The description only list the veetire option. I had planned to swap either way. Magic Mary & Nobby Nic or throw some maxxis tan sides on it

Great choice

That is incredible!!

Yeah the N7 is killer. It’s a little too much travel for my local trails but if you have heavy hitting trails then its perfect.

the collosus is over 40lbs too lol...

I am 5'11" I ride a large but my friend who is also 5'10" like a medium bike. I would guess medium but if you like a bigger bike feel then the large.

Yes, plastic cheap ones. I would recommend picking up some better ones.

What pedals and grips would you recommend for upgrade? Cheers

I will weigh them tomorrow and let you know

@@RunBikeMike thanks so much!

The T7 is 36.13lbs and the T8 is 35.18lbs. These are both tubeless. Here is a link to a short I just made about it. kzfaq.info-U_73uDnED8?feature=share

Are your breaks tektro?

⁠@@RunBikeMikeyup they sure are which was a bummer. Seems a lot of recent orders came with them from Polygon groups pics of they're new T8

@@di9me2012 are they the 4 piston or the 4x2? If they are the 4P then not too bad. I have used them and I am a fan of Tektro. But I can totally understand why you would want the Shimano. Shimano makes nice brakes.

So for the sale price of 1799, the only upgrade you are actually receiving is the both fox brand shocks ?

@@ryanvillarreal6353 The Fox sus is the biggest upgrade on the T8 vs the T7. But you do get the SLX RD and Shifter which is an upgrade but not a noticeable one. The weight savings upfront the FOX fork is worth it IMO.

I have used both and really there isn’t much difference if any.