I tried the Kona blast and did not fall in love. I tried the Novara Pondarosa and wasn't charmed. I will go back and ride the rockhopper again. I tried it last fall and thought "cool" but I was really shopping for a road bike at the time. They don't have a fisher in that fits me yet. The 15" doesn't leave me much stand over room and I am rather partial to my parts remaining unbruised by top tubes!!!!