He's new to MTB, and I'm not into MTB so I can't help him.
He's looking at a 2011 GT Carbon Sport
http://www.pinkbike.com/product/gt/2...-Carbon-Sport/
He can get it for $3k at a LBS near him. I'm not familiar with the LBS.
Also, if you guys have better suggestions please post them here. I know there's already another thread about "3k to spend, what should I get" but it's not very helpful.
Thanks