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Hi all need some advice

I have a Santa Cruz Bullit that I have set up as a bit of a gravity bike. The Cycle to Work scheme is back so will and have decided to upgrade the transmission,
Currently I have old XT from about 6 years back and looking to upgrade it. Thinking of Saint, as its a proven favorite, and I am also looking at the ethirteen AM/DH crankset with the double chainring set.

Would like to see if there are any other alternatives out there that people can suggest before I order. Rest of the money is going on either Park or Unior tools.

Current spec is as follows:
Santa Cruz Bullit Frame w/ Van RC shock
Fox Van 36 RC2 FiT 180mm
Hope Pro 2 Rear hub 150mm
Hope pro 2 EVO front hub
Mavic EX 729 rims
Hope M4 203mm F&R
XT transmission
WTB Rocket saddle
Pro seat post
MX60 flats (classically 12 years old and as good as new)
Strailine v wedge stem
Renthal fatbar
Steve peat grips

Looks like a nice spec as is mate

Saint is fairly burly but its hard to pass up slx these days.. seems to do a good job with a bit of extra weight as the only negative.

Just really want a tough durable transmission. I have also been looking at the SRAM X0 DH stuff. Lovely piece of kit, just really pricey!
Not had much experience of SRAM since they released the GripShift back in the 90's