just got my new etsx-thanks to all for the info

thanks to everybody who wrote reviews of their bikes of all brands and models-this search has been exausting, and exhaustive. beginning with almost buying a low-end giant hardtail, and then almost going up to a titus racer-x, this 2003 etsx 30 was exactly the cost/performance balance i was searching for, and after hours on these forums, i knew i was making an extremely informed decision. i am excited about seeing all the front range trails from the saddle of this bike, instead of my single speed...i am really, really excited. and if my girlfriend catches me on the mtbr classifieds again anytime soon, its trouble.