I've ridden the Fuel EX (probably the 8, don't remember the model number but it's the same frame) and I really liked how it handled, felt light and nimble.
You're comparing it to a hardtail 29, which I think has it's own plus and minuses.
Personally, I would go with the Fuel, but I also would like to try a 29er. I think that you're just deciding if keeping what you know now (a 29 hardtail) or trying a FS.
You're comparing it to a hardtail 29, which I think has it's own plus and minuses.
Personally, I would go with the Fuel, but I also would like to try a 29er. I think that you're just deciding if keeping what you know now (a 29 hardtail) or trying a FS.