I recently got the 2004 Rockhopper with Manitou Suspension (Axel 100 - if it matters too much)
I mostly ride on road but sometimes go off-road and the roads can be a little rough sometimes so its a decent investment I think - But one thing I 've noticed is that my acceleration isnt as fast due to the suspension dampening out the left-right pumping potion when ur starting up from standing. Is there a technique some of you have to get around this - is it just shifting your weight backward slightly or what?
