Best spec bike I have seen new for £2400 is Canyon Strive AL8.0 Race. Buying direct from manufacturer saves you a lot.
I have just got this as I want to mix freeride and bit of enduro type riding. X01 11 gear drivetrain, Rockshox Pike forks Rockshox Monarch rc3 rear shock, Renthall cockpit, Rockshox stealth reverb seat post the list goes on! Check out their website
https://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbike ... tml?b=3263 If you need more info about the bike or process just get in touch.
And I don't know if you or anyone are interested, I will have a Santa Cruz VP Free 2007 for sale shortly with brand new Saint cranks, King headset, Renthall Fatbars (also brand new) and kevlar renthall grips, Sun Ringe camo rims on Hope hubs, Rockshox 180 Domains (almost new), Crank Bros Kronolog dropper seat post, Charge seat, XT rear derailluer (pretty old to be honest), Hope Mono mini brakes. new BB, Straitline silent chainguide (this is awesome by the way).
Contact me if anyone interested.
cheers