Recommend a Full Suspension Mountain Bike for Santa Barbara / South CA Trails and Fire Roads



Limbatus

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I'm looking for a good mountain bike for riding around Santa Barbara, CA. Dry Mediterranean climate, and mostly sandstone and gravel trail composition. I'd like a nice light bike for climbing. let me know what you think. below are links to some of the trails I often ride

http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/496099
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/2500587/jesusita-out-and-back

what size wheels to go?
how much travel is enough?

brands i've checked out

Santa Cruz
Yeti
Ibis
Trek


what would you recommend? thanks