Yea, I was pricing out used bikes last year and my wife texted me that our LBS had a pair of Shiv Sports. I think I saved that screenshot where she told me to go buy one.

Sure, it's got some budget components here and there--but it's a very effective tool for a beginner through intermediate and it's easy enough to upgrade those parts when needed.

I realize that 2100 is more than 1200---but looking at the range of MTB prices at any LBS, that's right in the meat of what they sell.