I want a downhill bike for this season but this is a tough choice. Behold my comparison chart.
The new Ari is currently the favorite but not perfect and there's hardly any talk about it nor anyone racing on one besides like 1 instagram chick. Tues is probably the second favorite only held back by being carbon and a bit more expensive. Also already have a black YT, next thing I know I'll be living in socal and riding DVO.......
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I would also recommend spending the wheel build money on a truing stand and doing it yourself if you like wrenching on your shit. Its a lot easier than you'd think but takes some time. The benefit of expert wheel builders is that they can make it perfect in a limited amount of time whereas the avg bike shop mechanic will get it good enough
Ali Clarkson on youtube has a really straightforward video you can follow
I have this CNC'd wooden stand https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3372240/ which I love. The park tool one seems rather overpriced and I'm not sure how good the chinese ones are