polygon
what's ur height btw
ur choice comes down to whether u want 27.5 or 29. if u can answer that urself, than u have ur answer

i'd go with a major brand. i tak tau apa itu tropix

everytime i hear about tropix, it reminds me of this

tapi tropix tu groupset macam gooding

Do you actually know what is the difference between deore and xt? Have you tried either before?

The real question is actually will this be your last bike? Both bikes are ok introductory bikes but with limited upgrade potential. If you really like mtb, you will eventually get a better bike. That usually means a better frame or complete bike altogether.

"value for money" is relative.

i know a number of khs owners, buy bikes which normally we would consider "value for money". retailed lower than other major brands, good discounts, great spec. less than 3 months of use, their bikes got major problem. everytime kayuh, got major clunking noise every few seconds. turned out, freehub body wobbled badly. each bike same problem. asked shop, shop said not covered under warranty. freehub cheapo, cannot be removed and replaced. so only solution, buy new hub or wheelset.

a mechanic friend told me, khs bikes good value in terms of groupsets packaged with their bikes. but other components buyers like u usually overlook, they put on cheapo parts. and the frame oso heavy. pipu see groupset gooding, terus beli.

so... again, "value for money"?

check out lapierre @ fooksang. got gooding sale

Honestly I think most people can't tell the difference between Deore, SLX or XT. Me included. Some claim XT is "smoother and faster" but try to ask them to do a blind test with all 3 groupsets. I wonder how many can actually identify which is which. Lol. 

I think best option for you now is not to buy new. Go to bicyclebuysell.com and look at 2nd hand bikes within your budget and area. Find something you like and nego kau kau. Buy it and ride it until you get the itch to upgrade... or get bored of it and keep it in your house for the next 6 months. 

if you decided to get siskiu, then should be no problem
when sudah bosan can upgrade lighter air fork + lighter wheelset

Maybe you could drop by at Liim Bicycle Shop located just Sunshine square.
36, Jalan Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru, 11950, Penang, Malaysia

honestly, no idea.
i wouldn't go for it

Tropix is a major manufacturer in China for many other brand Mtb and road bike. Due to drop in order from their clients, Tropix decided to manufacture their own brand of MTB and road bike. As a relatively new company, Tropix is selling their bike at a very very low price to get market share.  Make no mistake because Tropix make high quality aluminum and carbon frame and their design and built quality is up their with the major brand. So I believe you won't go wrong with Tropix bike.  For the price they are selling, you can close your eyes and purchase it without much worry. Now I am not a Tropix dealer or  promoter but my lbs is and that is what the boss told me.  You can get a Tropix aluminum hard tail with XT group set for RM2800 if I'm not wrong.  How could you fault that!

Not familiar with Vaxa fork.  But for XC riding, I think it's ok.

siskiu7?
goodlah
at least it comes with rockshox recon

nice bike
no need those jersey yet

can, of ride onroad only. Once u go offroad, better get those bike specific ones. Normal sport shoes not as grippy and stiff like bike specific. Same goes for the pedals