Raiyn, thanks, would you mind posting up your version of the chart? I didn't have a chance to update my spreadsheet with your comments. I'll update my spreadsheet and repost it as an image.

Another question, earlier in the thread you gave positive marks to the Giant Iguana. It has what appears to be decent forks and the Deore rear derailer. It also has the disks that you marked as undesirable. Its price is very close to the Fischer Marlin, assuming both feel good following the test ride, which one has the leg up. Is it the Marlin with the V-brakes and Manitou forks or is it the Iguana with the RockShox Pilot C forks?

EDIT: The hosted image for Raiyn's chart is working. I'm attaching the revised chart.