hardtail is all i can afford at present

my ride - 2001 trek 6700 (bought used 2 years ago)

rock shocks duke fork
xt components all around
bontrager seatpost and rims (slightly out of round due to 2-3 foot drops on regular basis)
lock on odi grips
v-brakes (frame will not accept discs)

my dream setup is a santa cruz heckler for drops and local "freeride" trails, and a carbon fiber fuel ex for cross country racing

saving the big bucks now to keep the dream alive