Was looking for cheap(ish) bike to cycle with the kids and came across this deal at Amartsports. It's available in various frame sizes as well if you ask in store. Unfortunately, there's not a great deal of technical info in the product description for the serious cyclists out there, however I've listed it below anyway:
Ideal for the adventurous rider, the Fuji Nevada 29 1.9 Mountain Bike features fast-rolling 29" wheels for more efficient performance. It also features Shimano Altus 21 speed gearing with mechanical disc brakes for great stopping power and suspension forks for added comfort. The rugged alloy frame is highly durable and ready to ride with you wherever you go.
29" fast-rolling wheels for efficient performance
Shimano Altus 21 speed gearing
Mechanical disc brakes for all-weather stopping power
Suspension forks provide excellent shock absorption on all terrain
Durable rugged alloy frame
Edit: Direct link from Fuji website detailing specs in better detail: http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada-29-19
Probably need either an actual bike mechanic or a very handy person to check/assemble the bike.
Department store bike mechanics ain't exactly the cream of the crop, if they can be described as bike mechanics at all.
Eitherwise, seem like a good price for an entry level 29er.
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada-29-17