Hi, thanks you guys,

Yes I think I will just get a higher end Myka, it did seem a good fit, and that's what all the LBS dealers say is most important as well...

Specialized in general seems a good fit for me but the WSD even more so. THe Trek we brought home is a very nice bike but doesn't 'fit' as well. Part of my preference for WSD Speicialized /Myka could be because I am so rusty on bikes (not for long though) and it just feels like I have more control and could hop off in a jiffy on a slightly smaller frame.

Anyway, gonna go with the Jett Comp 29, and yes I'm super torn about not getting the 26, I totally see it's charms and advnatages, but I have now ridden both out here and I think the Jett 29 will be agile enough, it tackles some of the steep ascents with more gusto for sure, plus I like the slightly more upright position you get on a 29. I'm hoping to pick up a used quality 26er in the future though, and just have both. With this big trend of people going towards the 29ers, there could be quite a few nice used 26ers on the market soon!