The fuse 3 has Crmo Handlebars, while the fuse 2 only has HiTen. Id go for the Chrmo, but i didnt look at the other specs and its $90 more than the 2. U can get a decent crmo Handlebar for abt $30-50. However, i do ride a diamond back and can tell u the frame is good for a beginner/almost intermediate (i have the joker). Im sure you are probably gonna ride for a long time. so i would spend at least 250 on the bike. it also depends how much you are goin to ride. If u hit the skateparks, getting chromo is a better idea. Cromo is lighter and stronger than Steel.

heres a site for reviews: http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/2002_BMX/

the orion got some good reviews. You should test out the bikes at the shop just in case