>>1487528I found some "best mountain bikes under 1k" lists that put it pretty high, but that's kinda what I was talking about with the whole review situation, I don't really know what's just bullshit clickbait.
How about the Salsa Rangefinder Deore 29? That's got good reviews, it's 1x10 with a decent tier of components , and comes with a dropper, and it'd end up around the same price as the 1.2 after coupon.