every time I see the title of this post on the front page I think to myself

YES!

My first MTB was a Kona Fire Mountain, a great entry-level MTB. My sis got a Novara MTB (from REI and it was great as well, and cheaper...you can get a great deal with one of their 20% off coupons!)

I don't do any seriously technical rides but love what I can ride on the MTB. There are few things that I enjoy more than a commute home on singletrack, and a bike with suspension makes rough terrain a lot more manageable.

People have different opinions about disc brakes but I *love* them. I commute in all sorts of weather so they are nice to have for that reason alone.

Do you have an LBS that will rent you a MTB? Just to let you try it?

I love my road bike, but my MTB as a really special place in my heart. It will just go *anywhere*

I know, I'm not helping!

Anne