I realize now that its hard to choose a bike untill you are conditioned to riding mountain bikes. I say this because i used to ride bikes several years ago and just recently started riding again, having to pick a bike to get me going. I think that for a person [ with exceptions ] to evaluate a bike, they have too be able to test it for a contineuse time in order to produce a positive rating " with exceptions " to thier riding style. I am not saying that i didnt make a wise choice in the bike that i chose, but that the bike that you buy now might not produce the same ride as it would if you were conditioned to your riding style. Anyway i guess you can tell waht bike you like your first ride, if the bike your riding has the specs you need for your style.

I guess