Originally Posted by medic75

I got it out on some real singletrack for the first time today. I have to admit that I am completely impressed. I was a bit apprehensive initially, going from a 17 year old 26 inch mtb to a 29+, but I am completely sold now. I am not sure if it is me or the bike, but the trails that were moderate last year are easy now. This bike has either increased my abilities or has its own abilities. I did a fair amount of reading and research before ordering this bike and I had difficulty finding anyone who had anything bad to say about it. I now understand why. The only down side is that I feel really bad for my son who is riding a mildly upgraded Trek 820. He did really great today, but I know that he could be having so much more fun on a better bike, but he is still too small. Maybe, if he grows a bit this summer, a 27+ will be under the Christmas tree.