I bit the bullet last year and bought a mountain bike (Pivot 429). I'm still shocked at how much I paid, and it's the "base" model. Damn thing can get upwards of 13K if you buy the top-end configuration. Mountain bikes today are nothing like the bikes I road 10-15 years ago. It's a blast to ride and seems to wake up and perform better, the harder I push it through the trails. I'll probably kill myself riding it. I need to resist downhill bikes altogether, cause that would be certain death.
I like the utilitarian nature of that Priority you bought Charles. I am assuming that most of your riding will be on roads? Asphalt? Interesting drive system too. I have not heard of that type before.
