I bought a GT aggressor pro from DICKS for 299. Put an air fork on it and some premium tires and now I have a better riding bike than anything I test rode below 800 bucks. Its only a 27.5 3×7 drivetrain but Im having a ball on it. I dont think guys on 1000 dollar bikes are having any more fun than I am and I only spent about 530 dollars total. My bike mechanic has a trek that he paid more for that he says doesnt ride as well as my GT.