get a planet x! i just picked up a used jack flash rad and all i can say about the thing is WOW! but for hardtails, there are definitely plenty to choose from. you might want to hit up ben @ unrealcycles.com since he has very competitive pricing and he knows his stuff left and right. you can just get the parts or have him build it up at a killer price. but i would suggest giving him a call as he has frames from the budget to the boutique.