I own a 2000 Marin Bear Valley. Simply love the bike. Mine is no longer a MTB per se. It has Kona P2 rigid forks, 12-23 rear cassette, fenders, Specialized 1.95 Crossroad tires, front rack, rear rack, and I've added (gasp!) Northroad handlebars. It's my city/rail trail/ etc. bike and I will keep it as long as the frame lasts.