Got the Giant today. I have an entry-level budget, and it seemed to have the best components for what I could spend. I think it will serve me well to learn on. I rode it home from the LBS (with a detour on a little bit of M-Hill). Whew. Even though it is light and fast, it is a lot of work riding home on a MTB compared to my Dew. I had some fun on the hill. I have a LOT to learn. I only went over once. A little muddy but no damage.

Deb