Originally Posted by crimecrusher

I have my new MTB choice down to these bikes...
'04 Trek 4500 - $425
Fits me nice and not a bad price. At my LBS but almost 45 minutes from my house.
'05 Rockhopper - $475
More $ than the 4500 but the LBS is closer to my house.
'05 Mototbecane 600HT - $400
Lacking on the frame (I think) compared to the others but has better drivetrain than the other two (LX). Can buy on ebay and there is a LBS Motobecane dealer close to my house. They only carry the road bikes. I will have to pay about $50 for a tune up after put together.

...anyone have any other thoughts?