yeah...
Im glad to see you will be swithing the fork.... Mz's just dont cut it..
I own a gt ruckus 1.0 hardtail (the 2001 version)
as far as I know-the only diff is they are now made overseas.
I like my ruckus cause there is little flex (I am 205 lbs) and it rules on singletrack.
I also have rode alot of the trails @ bootleg canyon with it- it beat me up a bit cause its so stiff- but it was a blast!
I've beat this bike up like crazy, and she is still wanting more.
the bike is not all raked out-to where it sucks uphill, it rails on singletrack,and with a good 5 inch fork it rocks downhills also.
bottom line- it's a great all around bike and you should enjoy it for years if you decide to include the ruckus in your quiver!