I am looking at getting back into Mtn Biking. I used to own a hardtail Marin but recently rented a Full Suspension Kona Four and...WOW... I gotta have a FS bike. I'll be riding single track trails and Forest Service roads, mostly to take our new pup out for exercise. No racing, but I am a fairly aggressive rider (downhill and we have lots of fun trails in our area.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a nice "upper entry level" bike? I am a bit of a bicycle junkie, and know bikes, but I've been out of the market for awhile.

The Trek FuelEX 5 WSD, 16.5" looks good in spec's, but none in stock at my LBS. They are backordered. Anyone have any experience with this bike?

Thanks, Sally