First MTB was a 2005 Norco Bush Pilot with 100mm Suntour Fork and “V” Brakes. Then I got a Rocky Mountain Flare with mechanical disc’s. Both were hard tails both were very entry level. I finally outgrew the limitation of my Flare and my skills are developing further than what I had hoped so I bit the bullet and bought a Trek Fuel EX 8 this week!!! Common spring!!!