I am new at biking. Currently, I am using my Hybrid on trails which is OK but not great, especially when there is sand/mud. Hence, it would be nice to have a MTB.

However, I also get lost a lot. So a Garmin with turn by turn navigation would be great. If I got a Garmin, I would also upgrade my hybrid to have Cyclocross tires for traction along with bar ends. I would also get the United States map along with Cadence. So this would probably end up around $1000.

The EMD9XS and the Fate Comp Carbon 29er would probably cost around $2500 each (hopefully, I would be able to negotiate off the tax?).

So, I know that these are different items for my birthday and Christmas gift, but there is only so much bike money to be used for this year.
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle

2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle