For a couple years now the new Enduro's really caught my eye. But I never rode one, yet... Probably weighs a couple lbs more than my Epic did (it was 27 or 28 lbs). But I hear a lot of people have issues with the front fork. The '07 and up Stumpjumper and Epic are on my list too... But this time I'd be going for the higher models with better components. That was my only gripe about my Epic, had cheaper components cause it was one of the lower models. Although I did like the non-hydraulic disk brakes that I had, very low maintenance. That and the fact that the bottom bracket was too low, hit everything... which i'd run into on another Epic.
I'm just not familiar with other brand bikes, that's why i'm asking..