Thanks for the feedback. My wife took a couple bikes for a test ride on the weekend and decided a 27.5 is the wheel size for her. She is also on the beginner side (as am I) so an entry level bike might work best for her. Of course she is looking for a bike that she can grow in to as her skills develop too. Right now we're still in the looking phase. Someone suggested a Stumjumper so now that bike is on the radar too. But I
think her heart is set on a Rocky Mountain. Plus their a local Canadian company
I'll let you know what the decision is.