i just bought my bf the enduro pro, a few upgrades in components listed plus they gave him muddies...lol the look on his face was priceless. he loves it, it is his first fs, he had a trek hardtail before.
i read the article on the vt and it did look good, i wanted to try one out but no one had a 16.5 handy. even at that size on a different frame it would be too big for me.. but the lbs said i should get away with it because of the design. so i am waiting for mr steve chrisitini to arrive late june, so i can try out his bike.. he shortened the stem for me( really nice guy, by the way)
and i hope to try out the vt soon.. only drawback was the price
where did you find it for 2300!!!!! canadian too!!