Mountain bike? Suggestions please.

[Rubicool]

Ellsworth....great bike!

[PalmBeachVX]

I can recommend the Merlin brand. I have the elevated chainstay model with a combination XT/XTR gruppo. Changed over to Speedplay titanium lollipops, then to regular cage pedals and the firmest elastomer. Put on some Michelin Redlines and dialed those original (read old ) Judy Rockshox up tight...and it made for a great city bike.