Rear disk brake sucks, that was the first thing to go. I replaced it with a XT V-brake, and my life is much better now. Cdale hardtail, FSR Sport. I still love to ride it and bust up the trails. This bike allows me to go places that just hurt to damn much on my hardtail.
Life is good and full suspension makes it much nicer.
This bike is a great climber and good down hiller, it has good parts for the price, and it has great brakes. This is not a super light, it has to be at least 28 lbs. The disc brakes are easily bent. This bike likes mud on it, if its not cleaned it 24 hours for your last ride the frame gets stained. This was the bet bike for the price when I bought it, and I still think it is.