Hey everyone,
 I have been shopping for a new mtb for about 6 months. I have been ridding a MonGoose wally world special. It's a pig at 38lbs but it has served me well. After reading every thread in this forum and so many that my eyes are crossed in the mtb forums i still have a ton of unanswered questions. I have come to the conclusion that it may be simpler to build a hard tail rather than a full suspention since it is my first build.
 So this it what i have come up with so far. It looks like the IP-057 looks popular as well as the 256. I was leaning toward the IP-057 as i am not crazy about the wishbone behind the seat post. So a few questions for now.
1. When you order from IP has anyone been charged import taxes/ fees? I have heard or radio control items from china coming labeled as  a gift to avoid taxes.
2. I am 175 lbs 5' 9" tall. I ride mostly single track trails.  No big hills or drops, but lots of roots and I mean alot of roots with small drops 1'+/- . Would the IP-057 be well suited for this type of ridding? Would another frame be a better choice?
This is my first build so any advice/pitfall warnings  would be appreciated.