Following Sherco's footsteps, now there is a Gas Gas Econo model. A brand new 2008 280 with Sachs suspension for $5,000 USD. $400 less than the Sherco Econo. Only 25 available.

http://www.lewisportusa.com/

My Sachs rear shock works fine on my 07 250, so the only real difference is heavier forks?

The picture of the 09 Raga at the top looks amazing!!

Tube style rear wheel is in the specs I saw.

I have not seen much info regarding what else to expect. I would like to know what im going to get before I lay my money down. For instance, are these reconditioned bikes from customer returns, demo bikes, minder bikes or are they all new parts? If so, what year ect...

That raga does look rather sweet.