I test rode a FS, and loved it, but I've been having enough trouble dragging my own sorry @$$ up these hills. So instead I settled on a lighter HT. True, I could shave a few pounds off my body ... but that's turning out to be much more difficult.

I love my Niner dearly. She's a 29er, and the bigger (29") wheels make the roots and rocks feel a lot smaller. That and the front suspension make for great handling, and the thudbuster seat post takes the hurt off my fanny. Eventually I'll get around to loading up a decent picture.