Marin Attack Trail 6.9

 i have last years model, which is basically the same. it is simply awesome bike. climbs very well for this type of bike and simply puts a smile on your face when the trail points down. it's not the lightest of bikes, but somehow you don't notice it. quad suspension really works. last years bike had a travel adjust lyrik, this years has a fixed travel solo air model, which in my eyes is a downside. stock parts are top notch, the only thing i'm thinking of changing is the monarch rear shock, which feels harsh and unresponsive over small bumps. i will also install remote seatpost, which should really be stock item on bikes of this price range.
see also pinkbike review.

 this has been my daily driver for the last 3 summers. i can't say enough about this bike it has never let me down. the quadlink suspension is maintenance free (as in i have never taken the dust caps off as it just keep working)
i had the previous years Wolf Ridge and the addition of Hammerschmidt and the slight geometry change made a huge difference in rideability and ease of riding.
i spend almost all of my time on trail in Fernie and this bike has been ridden up/shuttled up/chairlifted up and then ridden down everything in the area and been great the whole time.
a little heavy? maybe but i like to ride my bikes home not carry parts of broken bikes.
a bombproof ride for any mountain biker

 This is a f*cking beautiful and great bike! One of the best ever made! Pretty expensive but this is the price for quality like that!