I really apreciate everyones responses. From the reviews I'm deffinatly NOT getting that bike. I see, now thinking about it, the way that rear suspension is set up it would was a lot of energy with each pedel rotation. If a hardtail is going to be my best bet, what are your recomendations as to the best one for, preferably under, but if not then around, $800 - $1000? Thanks again