Couldn't afford either of those two MTB's,
but I did manage to scramble enough pennies for this a couple months ago...
(Just $300. in near new condition. It came with bottle cage, seat bag, helmet, shoes,
bar ends, Candy C pedals. I ripped off the cockpit and rubber and replaced it all:
Kenda Nevegal 2.35/2.1's, Tubes, Kool Stop Pads, ODI Rogue Grips, Shimano SPD
M737 Pedals, Easton EA70 Monkey Bar, Thomson X4 Stem, Thomson Elite Seat Post,
WTB Rocket V Pro Saddle & Salsa Seat Clamp [not pictured]).