OK, thanks for the suggestions. I think i made a great choice...
i bought the 2002 Specialized FSR XC Comp - picked it up yesterday and did a 3 hr ride last night on some local single track - wow - i love it - it's my first full suspension.
anyway, decided the Fox Float RL air fork was probably better than the SID SL which comes on the XC Pro model for $500 more...
haven't had it on the scale, but it supposedly weighs in at 11,9kgs (26 lbs) - mix of XTR, XT and LX so there's room for improvement if i ever want to make it a little lighter...
the ride is really incredible - no bob when pedaling, but then i hardly notice the roots and rocks that normally jar the heck out of me on my hardtail. it has both front and rear shock lockouts, but i haven't used either yet and seems to climb OK w/o --- i'm ready to try some bike climbs and descents now...
Going to the mountains in Lake Garda Italy for 4 days for Easter with the new bike
