I agree with what everyone has said so far. I am not far from you in the situation. Meaning, I am looking into the mountain scene and have been a roadie my whole life. I got a LOOK a few years ago and LOVE it. When I first started to ride it, I thought I died and went to bike heaven. Its an awsome ride.

I will be testing a giant mtb this coming week to see if I should go with them.

Good luck on your decsion.

Red Rock