I was interested in the specialized expedition model. It's a kind of all around bike with high handlebars, a shock absorbing fork and a sprung seat post and seat. But it's a cheap bike, and i don't mind paying more to get better quality. But i know it's not the type of bike thats likely to be available in a high quality version like racing and mountain bikes have. However, if anyone knows of a brand that does make a better quality version of this type of bike i'd like to know about it. (must have the features i mentioned:sprung post, shock forks, high bars)I have seen the trek version, but it looks to be the same quality except the forks, which do seem better. But otherwise about the same at 50 bucks more.

So any suggestions? i don't mind paying more as i said, tho i would like to keep it under about $600 if possible.