You are right about that. It had been gone over though with new crankset (XT), Headset, (Chris King), bars, pedals, seat post, and shifters, etc. It seems in Canada we are paying quite a bit more for a bike than in the US. The cheapest Stumpjumper I can find would be last year's base model for about $1650 US with tax. I also have my eye on a Kona Kula Ddeluxe. We pay $2000 G cdn (Currently on a tear at .91 USD) plus 15% tax. I was talking to a forum member who picked one up for $1000 USD. That is a bargain. Anyway, I still am enjoying the test drive process, so it is just as well that a decision has not been made.