Looking for a good mountain bike, can you help?

Gas prices suck.
Great exercise.
Exciting hobby.

I'd like a bike under $1000. Looking for full suspension for trail riding.
Will use mostly for commuting to school and work.
I am going to throw on road tires since I heard theres a night and day difference.

I've been interested in the 2011 Diamondback Sortie 1.
With my work discount I can get for $890 out the door. 55% off retail.

http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn-full-suspension/sortie-1-11/

Opinions on this bike? What other things should I know, or where should I look?

Also I'm 6' tall, what size bike should I be riding.

 

Where do you work?

 

you'll need a bike in a size Large

 

thats a good price for what you're getting. my local bike shop sells that same one for $975

 

sports authority

ok great to know

wow thats still a hook up!
I get it at a listed price of $750, its just shipping is 30, and ca sales tax

 

Bmp

 

Not considering used bikes??


http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/2298603242.html

 

Craigslist should have a bunch, especially in So Cal. I got my Kona Kula from Craigslist for $500. It's a great bike for me.

 

I have a Jamis full susp. that I got under $900 new and I love it. Check them out!
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/fullsuspension/index.html

 

id swoop that up quick, but im still saving. I'd love a specialized, there Customer service the best and their bikes are amazing. ill look into that one thanks!

will keep looking on craigslist.

wow those are very nice
if i buy a NEW bike is will only be a DB, because I get them for half retail. If i were to buy any $900 bike it'd just be a $900 bike. But if I spent $900 on a DB it'd be a $1800 bike, so that's why I'd have to stick with them.