well if you want a bike that you dont need to worry about get the norco aline. $3300 and ive beat the f**k outta it. it is a bit on the heavy side(46pounds) so if you want to ride it up hills i sugest geting a dual front chainring setup. mabey a 38-22 setup. its the same with most freeride bikes, the less the weigh usually the weaker they are(although there are acceptions) the konas are better pedaling bikes. but with the DHX on mine i notice very little bob at all. if i cant ride a hill i just push my bike(or do lots of shuttle runs)

so what you have to decide is if you want to bedaly you bike up the hill or if you want a bike that you can pedal and ride somewhat agressivly.