Excellent!!! Thank you a bunch. Looks like Baton Rouge it is!!! I've been looking at various bike companies' websites all weekend, and right now I think I'm leaning toward a Hardrock. Haven't completely made up my mind yet because I haven't actually seen all these bikes up close and personal, but I like the looks, and I like the components. Now here's a question: If you were to take a box-stock Rockhopper and could change just one feature of the bike, upgrade just one component (remember, I'm on a budget!) what would it be? Or would you take it home as is and not even worry about any upgrades yet if you were in my shoes and just learning about the sport of mountain biking?