In need of a new bike

[zx3vfr]

I recently discovered Hampton Hills MTB Park. Tried riding on my converted Schwin MTB with road gearing and 2" hybrid tires. Had a blast the first few times then as I started getting faster rear tire cannot keep any traction. I'm keeping it as a road bike because I can hold a steady 18mph on flat ground with it.

 

been looking at a Kona Blast (new) for $900. My budget is $1000 including tax and I'm not buying used. Any other suggestions (and I will never own another trek MTB ever again)

[motocat12]

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm look for something at least 27 speed 3x9 or 2x10 much better quality than x7-8

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10052&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&orderBy=4&searchTerm=&beginIndex=0&pageSize=12&parent_category_rn=400308&top_category=400001&categoryId=400328&metaData=

[zx3vfr]

51 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said:

Did you ever get a new MTB? 

No. probably after winter solstice 

[jhawk]

Eddy's is doing a sale this weekend, may be able to get ya on a Fuse close to $1000.