So I am looking at getting a new bike soon, and I have narrowed it down to 3. (All bikes are 2005's)

1. Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc (we all know the components)

2. Giant Iguana:


frame - Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, integrated gusset, XTC geometry, Disc brake mount
fork - RockShox Pilot C, 80mm travel
derailleur - Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Deore
derailleurshifters - Shimano Deore, 9-speed
cranks - TruVativ G-Sport, 22/32/42T
pedals - Steel w/ resin body, toe clips and straps
handlebar - Alloy 1.25" riser
stem - Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset - Integrated Ahead 1 1/8"
levers - Shimano Deore
brakes - Hayes MX-2 Disc, 6" rotors
saddle - WTB Speed V Race
seatpost - Giant Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm, QR Seat lever
rims - Alex CR18, 32H doublewall, black w/CNC sidewall
hubs - Alloy Disc, 32H, QR, w/ double seals
tires - WTB Weirwolf Comp 26x2.1
cassette - SRAM PG-950, 11-34T, 9-speed
spokes - Stainless Steel 14G

3. DiamondBack Topanga Comp

Frame - Topanga Comp 7005 Trail Frame w/ Zero-Stack Head Tube, “Near Diamond” Down Tube & Snake Stays
Fork - RockShox Judy TT 100mm w/ preload adjustment, aluminum sliders
Headset - ATB zero stack 1 1/8" threadless
Bottom Bracket - Power Spline
F. Derailleur - Shimano Deore
R. Derailleur - Shimano LX
Shift Lever - Shimano Deore 9-spd Rapid Fire Shifters
Cog Set - Sram PG-950 11-34T 9spd
Chain - Sram PC-950
Hubset - Shimano 475 disc
Spokes - 14g SS
Rims - ALEX DM21 double wall w/ eyelets
Tires - WTB Weirwolf 26 X 2.1
Brakes - Hayes HMX-2 w/ 6" rotors
Brake Levers - Shimano Deore
Pedals - Steel cage ATB
Handlebar - ATB 40mm riser
Grips - WTB Dot Grip
Stem - Diamondback Chaos
Seatpost - Alloy micro adjust
Saddle - WTB Speed V Comp

Here is how I ride. I ride the streets when I have my daughter in tow in her trailer. (20% of the time) I ride the trails (77%) typically used for jogging and horse (nothing to adverse) but every so often I get the itch for a downhill run here and there. (3%) Nothing extreme, but I would say once every month I am searching for that killer climb only to get the rush of coming back down. I need a sturdy frame too as I am 6'1 200lbs. So I would say the bike I need needs to be a good all around bike. I pretty much settled on the specialized until I saw the components on the Diamondback for the price. I have never owned a DB or know much about them, so I thought I would ask here. The same goes for the Giant. Obviously the overall deciding factor will be which one fits me the best and feels the best while riding. But I need to hear some advice from the guys who are up to speed as I have been out of the market for about 5 yrs.

Any comments/advice will be appreciated. Thanks