Hi all, my name is Kevin. I thought about getting started into cycling a few months ago so I went to my local big box store and bought a Genesis v2100 duel suspension bike. I have ridden it enough to know that I want to go further into the sport and also get rid of that piece or crap. I went to every bike shop here in Amarillo and dont know much more than when I started. About the only thing that I have decided for sure is that I want to go with a 29er. Can you guys give some recomendations on brands and models that give the most bang for the buck. I have a budget of about $700 give or take. I have looked at Trek, Kona, Specialized, Felt, and Rocky Mountain and just dont know enough about these to try and make this decision with out doing more research. Any help is greatly appreciated.