Another one to consider might be Jeep mountain bikes.

I just bought a Giant Yukon, although it doesn't have full suspension (which could be taken care of with a purchase of a few new seat parts), it does have front suspension, Shimano "rapidfire" style (i don't know what their official name is) shifters, and disc breaks. I love it. Giant also has some high end Mtn bikes in their line, I've had (or at least used) two of their bikes and loved them.

i have a trek Mtn Track 820 that ive had for years... great bike there... unsuspended but a few select parts could change that... anyway trek, specilized and cannondale are all great bikes... the old schwinns were so-so.....

Disc brakes are something i'm looking for. But a suspension seat post just keeps your butt a lil cushier, i need the suspension so the wheel tracks better @ high speed, and can soak up bumps.

Rockshox or Marzocchi, maybe Manitou fork are what i prefer. Two water bottle mounts are important to me too Not all full suspension frames have two.

Yeah, I guess the seat thing doesn't totally count as full suspension, although I know the Giant line does have some that have the real thing. As far as disc breaks go, they are pretty cool although I'm not sure yet if I think they are really better so much as "as good as", but then again, I have yet to really hit the trails.

They're great for a lot of reasons. Less weight further from the hub (slower), they are better when in rain/mud since your brakes don't run nearly as wet. If your rim gets bent, you don't get drag from it either

Very cool and it makes sense. When I bought it I was just kinda like that sounds all nice and such...really, really didn't know why I was buying them . Anyways, Mtn Biking is great...if it would just stop raining here I would be on the trails.

So who'* all bringing their bikes to Bfest then?

Mee mee!

http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkMode...57htdat.j27007

Well under a grand, and It'* all ready for any upgrades i would want soon enough. A lil more for XC riding, and lighter.

http://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k4_kikapu.cfm

It has disc brakes, but will be heavier, and more for big hit stuff.