i've narrowed it down to 2 bikes for her. 1000$ range. specialized enduro w/fox float and marz. EXR (i hate that fork) or the giant reign(sp?) with manitou stance and swinger air. (i hate manitou) the enduro has avid mechs and hozzefeller cranks the giant has race face xc cranks and hayes hydraulic (wierd oem brakes that i have never seen) she rides agressivelly and hasn't ridden in three years cause i knocked her up (twice) she doesn't care for my stinky and hates my downhill bike, so i want to get her an all mountain that can take some abuse, shuttle mild downhill runs, whistler and cbc on seymore. granted both would need a fork change!she doesn't take huge drops, nor will she ever, she doesn't catch air, but she likes steep, tech, rocky, rooty nasty trails we all love. there it is everyone, i'm counting on you to lead me towards the light! remember, christmas is on sunday, so godspeed everyone w/ your advice! thanks, Trev