Ello everyone! I've stopped biking for about, 11 years now, recently I've an itch to pick up this hobby again.

Am in the budget to get a XC Hardtail with a RM2k budget - My eyes are currently set on GT's Avalanhe 3.0. Any comments?

Or would there be an equivalent recommendation from well let's say, Kona, Giant, or other brands? Hope to recieve some advise from you guys here.