Actually, I was comparing the Trek 8000, Gary Fisher BigSur disc, and the Klein Attitude and was trying to make heads or tails of the different geometry designs. I went and test rode all the above bikes and based on how they fit me and how they felt I think I have decided on the Klein, but if you have any additional input I would gladly hear it.
I am now riding a '98 Raleigh M80 that was originally spec'd with a 48mm fork. I have since upgraded to a marzocchi MX-Comp 85mm fork and occasionally find the front end gets light on some of the steeper stuff. Thanks for the info.