the WC is always going to be expensive because its imported as frame only, and needs custom building, which costs 30-40% more than buying a complete

Devinci are very affordable because we import them direct from the Canadian factory, and don't distribute them through a shop network like most brands, which means we can take about 1/3rd off the retail price compared to any other complete bike brands

a test ride is going to be tricky, but I can pretty much state you won't be disappointed with the Frantik if you buy one and have it shipped mail order - its a sick bike with a hand built Canadian 4-bar / FSR frame for very little money (compared to even Norco, Specialized, etc.)

i had looked at a wildcard,but my budget is around 1800-2000 top's,i also noticed that freeborn had some 08 franitk 2 for 1850,so that might be my route.

the one you posted recently is really nice,but guessing out of my range i also live up durham way so a test ride would be exspensive.