Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,549
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
Rockhopper's solid, but I'd also highly recommend you try out as many bikes in your price range as you can. All of them will have slightly different geometry, which means that some will ride a little better or worse depending on your body's proportions and your personal riding style.