Specialized Stumpjumper vs Vitus Mythique

* Full suspension: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp - great condition. The guy said it's from 2007. He kept it well maintained and comes with a bleed kit.

Second being the rear shock. While this shock works great on climbs and smoother terrain, when you get to rocky sections or high speed braking bumps, ...

It sounds like the type of riding you'll be doing puts you in the full suspension category. The stumpjumper has always been a great platform.

You can get the highest end Vitus Mythique VRX (full suspension) for 2500 usd. It has nice components that can be upgraded when you see fit. It’s a mail order company but they get bikes in stock about once a month.

I will say however my santa cruz had it all over the evil on paint finish, and frame finishing.

Kudos tu Vitus on such a nice frame (color and design are incredible), and the component selection is just perfect.

The rockshox recon fork, the x-fusion rear shock, and the SX drivetrain will be limiting factors on that bike. Or, if you like the Stumpjumper, kick in another 600 and get the Stumpjumper Comp alloy for 3600.

Dropper post adjustment. I want the dropper seat post a little higher but this affects the dropping mechanism, I am unclear of how to solve this, I would assume that the cable needs to be lengthened slightly but how do I do this without messing up the workings?