Need help choosing a bike!

[DirtDiva]

The Trek 6700 has slightly higher-end components (gearing etc.) than the Rockhopper WSD. The disc brakes will certainly give you more stopping power than the specialized's v-brakes, especially in the wet. I've never ridden a bike with a RockShox fork, but they are a reputable brand. The only thing I notice is that 80mm isn't a lot of travel, but it's not an uncommon amount on an XC bike, and you get the same amount of travel on the smaller Rockhoppers.

Hope that was vaguely helpful.

[bcipam]

How much money are you willing to spend and are you looking for a hardtail or full suspension? I tend to like Specialized products. They use very good components and really stand behind their products if there is a problem. If you can find a 2005 Spec. Stumpjumper M4 hardtail (around $800 - 1000), it comes with a FOX RLC 80 -100mm front fork. Does really well for cross-country type riding. If you see yourself doing something alittle more aggressive, say downhill singletrack, I would really look for a fork (and shock if full suspension) with more travel, say 120mm. If you are really light weight, around 100 - 110 lbs, you probably can get away with the 80 mm fork. Also check out the Gary Fisher Cake bikes