Hmmmm. This article:
http://www.mountain-bike-world.com/2...ain-bikes.html
indicates that for big guys a 29er offers some of the benefits of full suspension without the cost and complexity. BikesDirect has:
$600 Motobecane Fantom 29 =
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...antom29_08.htm
Anybody recommend a 29er?
edit: just saw that PerformanceBike is offering 10% off 2009 bikes plus (I think) another 15% off till Sunday.