Originally Posted by
kento
it depends on your opinion of "good" i guess. b00gers mentioned he bought a specialized hardrock for $400, and to some that might be a good bike, but i bet it weighs 30lbs and has alivo trim components. i personally dislike anything under lx and my litespeed has all xtr.
You can get a pretty good hardtail with good components (Deore or better) for less than $1000, especially if it's on sale.