And the winner is (new 29er)

Thanks for all your input on this thread https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=515581

Today I went and checked out all the bikes on the list plus one that I didn't expect to see. I started out at Pathfinder looking for the Cannondale 29er2 but they did not have any. They said they could order me one but there wouldn't be much room to move on the price putting it way above my $1000 budget. The two 29ers they had in stock that caught my eye were a Diamond back Overdrive and a new Giant (can't remember the model). I took the Giant out first and of course was impressed buy the shift speed and overall feel of the bike. The frame was very boxy and the bike felt light under me. When I got back he told me that it was closer to $2000 though making it out of range. I took the Diamond back out next which seemed well equipped for $1200 (they said they'd give it to me for $1000) considering it had a Reba. It did feel heavier but actually felt like it fit me a little better than the Giant. Some quick side walk Jumps and I was almost sold but..... I headed down the street to Wamsley Cycles to see what they had to offer. As soon as I walked in I saw a few Fishers and a few Specializeds'. I noticed one of the Rock Hoppers was marked down but then noticed it was a SS and I want some gears So it came down to the Mamba, Cordia and Rock-hopper Expert. The bikes were almost identicaly equipped and seemed to weigh about the same. I like the looks of the cordai better but after a test ride I decided the the RockHopper fit me the best. I seem to have a strange build for a biker because when sizing me up the guy said I should probably be on a 19 but when hovering over the bike the 17 fit well. He added a longer stem and the fit was perfect. The mamba up front was also a 17 but it just didn't feel right, it reminded me of my Jeep bike which feels a bit off. Anyway....

here it is on the back of the family hauler