Originally Posted by revmonkey
okay thanks santiago for your help
ill go back and see if they have any hardrocks... though i still like the bruiser

Then go test ride it. If it fits your style of riding then go for it.
If you're going to go look at Hardrocks, I would advise to go for the Rockhopper v-brake. My own thoughts after asking all the questions on this thread led me to that conclusion. Raiyn's own recommendation given the short list I gave him was for the Rockhopper and his opinion is one you can count on (crabby or not

).