Hello everyone, i am new to the mountain biking world and am having a hard time picking a bike due to my unfamiliarity with parts. the three i have narrowed it down to are the following:

the GT avalance from bikesdirect:http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._disc_2_xi.htm

the dawes haymaker 1500 from bikesdirect: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1500xi.htm

and the KHS Alite 300: http://www.khsbicycles.com/04_alite_300l_12.htm


Which of these three should i go for? I am not planning on doing a lot of fast downhills for a while, but i want to get a bike that will last me through my intermediate and beginning advanced career.

any thoughts would really be appreciated guys!! THANKS!!