I see people claim Spec Endurpoo is the only decent 29'' trailbike while the brits have just released a cheap 29er with very nice geo (17,3'' chainstay that fits 2.4 tires), 35mm drop, 67,5 ha, steep steattube that costs pennies (800GBP for a frame with a DB Air is nuts). X01 build goes for 2500GBP (4100$)
More here:
http://singletrackworld.com/2014/04/on-one-codeine/
More here:
http://singletrackworld.com/2014/04/on-one-codeine/