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Getting my 2nd bike (geometry ?)

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Hey, I've been on the forums for a lil while now, but I still don't know much about geometries of bikes. This summer I'm going to get a new FS frame to replace my HT, but I don't know if I should get an AM or XC set-up, or what measurements to look at like top tube length and all that. I would go to a lbs and try some out, but I don't even know what I need would feel like. I've only been riding since October. I need it for trail riding, something quick, but capable of 2-3 foot drops atleast, and I've never gone up a hill that wasn't covered in either roots or landscaping timber used to make steps for hikers (4") so i need something that I can maneuver. I'm 6' and have a 19.5" ht frame now, but I wouldn't know what size top tube or head angle I should be looking for really. thanks for any help.
 
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