I'm brand new to qcforc (just registered today) and am looking forward to becoming a member. I will be present at the 8th SIS to observe and am looking forward to meeting everyone and riding as often as possible this summer. I wanted to post to get some advice regarding hardtail versus full suspension. I am just a couple weeks away from pulling the trigger on a 2012 Trek Superfly AL Elite and think this will be an awesome bike or XC but wanted to hear others views (pros/cons) on staying with a hardtail versus going with the Superfly 100 AL Elite. I'm able to get the hardtail from a local shop I see advertised on this site for $1925 (total w/tax/out the door). Thanks in advance for your help.