I'm loving the new bike. I was obsessing about whether or not it was the right size. Sometimes the internet is a good thing. Sometimes it just makes me crazy with having too much information and other people's opinions. Riding some trails put my mind at ease. I love how easily I can go uphill, and having good control downhill. The components are more than adequate for my level of riding. She shifts and brakes wonderfully. I did fall once (not the bike's fault), and my elbow came into contact with a sharp rock. DH is riding his fully rigid High Plains. He's fearless on that bike. I'm a bit more timid. I decided to call her "Sliver." She is silver in color, "sliver" is a common typo for "silver," and MTB riding is getting under my skin.

Deb