Originally Posted by Kayle
I looked at bike specs again...I change my answer. Don't get the BoulderSE. For your price range I'd go for the Rockhopper for the componentry. If you want a good frame you can get the Yukon or move up to the Iguana, but the component set on the Yukon is not very good and the Iguana is about $550, new. Plus it has disc brakes, I don't like.
yeah i think what i'm gonna do is look into the trek 4000s or specialized rockhopper/hardrock. as for the giant... i'll reserve that for later, because by then i'll probably just get the frame only and the build up from there. but for the time being.. i'll just keep my choices to these two brand.. trek & specialized.
as for disc brakes.. i don't need them.. i want my commute bike to be light. i too think V brakes will be better than the disc to suit my needs.