I loved my Rockhopper Pro.. Was a great bike until it was stolen! If you're using it for road use as well as off road I'd say go for the Rockhopper, it'll still be more than capable off road!
Had a good day out at Llandegla today, was empty there and the weather was good! Set myself a new best time doing the black run too!
Got to try out my new rook rack too, I was so paranoid driving there with it on the roof in case it fell off, every little noise made me worry.
Whats the best way to apply bike tape? I've been meaning to do mine for ages but every time I try it, I fail badly and it annoys me so I give up. Starting to get a few scratches now so I really want to get it on.