if you're in ottawa... i got a sweet full suspension you could think
about......
http://ogivar.no-ip.com/dilusion/FSR/

in my opinion full suspension is the way to go... i started on my brother's
hard tail... and i couldn't do half the stuff my buddies were doing..... so
i bought this bike...

now i've upgraded and bought a brand new bike...


g'luck

dilusion


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Well this will be my first Mountain Bike in years and it will be my first
serious mountain bike.
I'm currently looking in the sub $1000cad level and most likely will buy
something around
2 years old since I will end up with a better bike for cheaper.

What should I look for when buying used? (I'm trying to find bikes with
little wear like from people
that bought a nice bike and then lost interest).

Would it be better to buy a lower end frame with high end components that
might be slightly
more used or something with a better frame and a mix of components mostly
lower mid
range.

I am mostly looking at hardtails since they are more in my price range
such as the 2001 Norco
Sasquatch and some others but I also found a 2001 Kona Manomano for a
really good price.
I don't think I need FS, it would be more of a luxury item since I will be
doing more onroad
riding at first until I find some people to ride with.

Thanks for any help.