Building a XC racer

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I'd like to build a XC racer as winter project bike, something to use up some of my sale parts I have accumulated. I do want a full suspension frame but something that is lighter and more flickable than an Isis. Something more like sportbike than a SUV. There are a few framesets that might fit the bill. The Titus RacerX, Ellsworth Truth, Jamis Dakar,Giant NRS, PsycleWerks Wildhare,Specialized FSR XC,Ventana El Fuego,Yeti AS 3. How to decide?

Component List

I have a lot of fun pick out components, especially when I find something on sale. So far, my spare parts bin have the following items:

Component Qty
WTB skewers 2
Time ATAC pedals 1
Grimeca disc brake, front 1
WTB enduroraptor 2
Sun Sub IV rims 2
Raceface LP cranks, compact 1
Raceface rings 44/32/22 1
Shimano XT cassette 12-34 1
Nisene Ti saddle 1