Damn! Finally went into the local bike shop and decided to get the Rockhopper Comp. Seeing them all in person I found that the SL is a little much to start with and the comp just shouted out pick me, pick me!
But, sadly, I went home with out it today. I realized that I had a couple more bills to pay.

But I will be back for her, I swear it...

ps: Thanks for the advice dark13star and Ara.