Just checking my options for getting a 29er....Buying new vs building vs buying second hand. Well I prefer aluminium. Something that would be good value like a xtc or Scott frame. Also checked out new bikes, and they are pretty cheap. Buying a silverback Vida 1 and replacing the frame with that zaskar would be the best possible value for money 29er. True theV, and the wheel sets and frames can cost an arm and a leg as well. American that seems like a very nice deal. Will keep your number and hope it is still available when I sell my 26er.