I would try and find a bike made of something worthwhile (4130 at least). state bikes are decent and don't cost a whole lot. Bikesdirect carries great bikes for very good prices. Give them a shot.

I also don't like companies like purecrap and bigshot because rebar does not make for a good bike material.

If you can find a purefix for 160 bucks, then great. do it if you want. but the $300+ price tag for a new one is obscene. All the "positive" testimonials for them doesn't change the fact that it's made out of scrap metal. kewl lol.