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If you like to tinker-roll your own
Sammy has a good point,if you like to tinker,think about rolling your own.On the same idea, you might keep in mind is that if the frame is a good frame,you might want to upgrade components as you go.The NRS Giant series cost $1000-$2200 new,but the frame is essentially the same.It might pay to get the cheapest model-used-and upgrade as you go and decide what you want.The latest,greatest stuff this year,is old hat in 18 months..
I would definitely go used,not new-from Ebay..The bikeshop guys will warn you not to,but you can get a great bike for a great price.The better the bike,the easier it is to work on.
There are 3 general types of MTB-hardtail,like Sammies-no rear suspension but always lighter-2-4 lbs-generally thought to be faster on most surfaces,since there is essentially no bob.
Full suspension with Low tech rear suspension-like the old trek Y's.There is plenty of bob,unless you dial the preload waaaay way up,and then you lose some comfort.They are usually a little lighter than the antibob bikes.
Full suspension antibob rear.NRS,Trek Fuel,and a whole bunch of others.Heaviest,but more efficient peddling than the Y's,and more comfortable than the hardtails.
Shop around,then try Ebay.Luck,Charlie
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