Mountain bikes

[h2co-pilot]

Anyone know anything about mountain bikes? (and bored enough to answer some questions?)

I am looking into getting one- hopefully soon. I really like the Specialized line. I had one before and it was pretty nice.

I like these two:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...sid=06Hardrock

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13297

The second one is a woman's bike. What is the difference? Does anyone have any suggestions? Or ride something they really like?

I want a good bike that I can add on to if needed later on. I cannot justify over $900.- at this point and that's even pushing it.