Best full suspension bike under $2k?

out of the 3 you have listed, the x3 is going to be significantly better with shocks. if you are looking to save money and pay as little as possible, the trek ex 5.5 would be a great bike. I wouldnt go with teh 6.5 as the trance x3 would be better for around the same price.

Don't get too hung up on brand, there are so many good ones and it's more about what fits and suits you best, and which you like best. Giant, Specialized, Kona, Trek, Haro, and Fisher are just a few. Really it's best to leave the internet research for now and go to a couple of independent bike shops, look around, ask questions, and note down some makes and models which interest you. A good shop will let you test the bike if you leave a license or credit card.

If you want to see some user reviews, check out places like www.pinkbike.com and www.mtbr.com

Norco Manik

Norco Sasquatch

Diamondback Compression 2

I have a Giant Trance 3. It's very good. Since you're saying under 2k I think you would find it fine and good. Cuz if you wanted something really funky then you wouldn't bother with below 2k.

I would personally look into the Fisher line. You can get into the HiFi series for just under 2k.

If you're convinced you want one of the two you're looking at, I'd say the Trek 6.5

check out craiglist. Many yuppies want the newest bike and are selling last years model for cheap, best way to go!

Kona stinky.

Walmart or Target

www.pricerunner.com seems v good for alsorts

from cheap prices to news and reviews

gl in your decision