Our MTB's are good honest bikes, great specs, great geometries with a host of independent reviews backing our opinion that we can out perform others. We love riding trails, if you do too then it's worth trying out a Dawes, You won't be sorry.
The core fundamental philosophy at Dawes doesn't change with fashion and basic design principles are not forgotten. For instance, most of our frames use tube profiles that are round and are kept to a diameter that is as small as possible while remaining structurally sound. Sure, we could go for large, in your face hydroformed tubesets, but more metal equals more weight ( that you'll have to carry!). They're also expensive so other component compromises have to be made to keep cost down. Its also probable that in twelve months time the fat tube is out of fashion and your bike looks dated, not so with a Dawes.