What is with the Hardrock love here? Someone asks what entry level bike to buy, and people recommend the Hardrock. Not "Read the FAQ," not "Try out as many as you can within your budget to see what rides the best and whose geometry fits best," just Hardrock. The Hardrock is a cool bike. Really, it is. I almost bought one last year when I wanted a hardtail that didn't have XC geometry. But then I rode a Komodo and that was the end of my Hardrock dreams. It just felt better.