Yea. It seems this specialized hard rock is the way to go. Let me just tell you that my local bike shop salesman is going to upset. That guy was pushing that raleigh m50 on me like it was the bike of midas. So many people keep telling me about a specialized hard rock though so I don't think I can just pass it up. What is a specialized hard rock? Who makes it? Is the company actually called specialized?
I really appreciate all the replies folks.

-Jeff