it helped that the new models were out so they needed to get rid of the 2018s. I actually tested the 2019 too. the shop guy said the 2018 had better components.

I was also looking at a trek rosco 8, but they were all gone.
https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/hardtail/trek-roscoe. really wanted it because that orange is so dope.

even with the good price, it was more than what I intended to spend. so I got a new credit card with 200 cash back after 3 months. I feel like I won something, lol.