Thanks for the input all!

I checked out the Stumpjumpers online last night and am thinking I will definitely take one for a test ride (they're on the higher end of my price range - I'd LIKE to stay under $1,000 ... but I DO have a birthday coming up . And yeah, I dig the color scheme on the women's specific one!

Is there a time of year that bikes go on sale to make room for the newer models??? Is that time any time soon???