The bike i still have now, an 04 orange patriot, rides realy nice, just finishing building it up different though so its going to be completely different now, ill let you know though
2004 Norco Atomik, good beginner bike, I still use it now but with quite a few upgrades, not a bad choice if you can get a deal, i got mine for $1800, i'd give it 8/10 for a beginner bike.
just like this without front disc...i was 3 Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/JustInTime4202008/cmscontroller.jpg