I found a GT I-Drive 4 5.0, its a 2006 brand new bike in my size for $500, I will be using this on XC rides as well as running errands in town, to me it seems like a pretty good deal but don't know about the quality of the shocks and components, any advise is appreciated.

http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa/eng/Pr...-Country/#4778