Hal, I just grabbed a a Dart 2 from pricepoint.com for < $100, with a Cane Creek headset. I've only had it out in the 'hood and on the MUP, but early indications are that it will do just fine for me on the single track. I really like it.
I replaced a Marz XC400... it sucked! I hate air forks with a purple passion.
__________________