If price is your main concern, look at this bike:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1200xi.htm

It is a hardtail with a SUNTOUR suspension fork with lockout.
WTB Velociraptor tires
SHIMANO components
Mechanical Disc Brakes
WTB Speed Disc Double Wall Aluminum rims....
NEW FREE SHIPPING...No Tax... $370.00
Dont get mad BD haters.