great mtb. i have had 2 and would be tempted to buy another in a heartbeat. problem is i have a 2001 Zaskar Race, a Coyote HT5 and a Cannondale R700.
3 bikes and only one arse, hmmm...what is a man to do ?
On the subject of rigid forks, both my bikes have Mosso triple butted aluminium forks...