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Here's a discussion specific to Michigan on FS bikes. Keep in mind that I'm off work today and just have some time to kill. I have no ax to grind on this issue; really! I just think the MMBA discussion itself is interesting in how many POVs are represented. I like the sentiment that if the bike you have makes you want to ride, then it's the right bike for you.

I do tend to think that 29ers seem like a really good compromise for many to the extent they roll over obstacles better--or at least it's alleged--than a HT 26er. I remind my husband of this every time he starts pining away for a FS bike. Of course, then he gives me the "Well, I'll just get a FS 29er." In reality, he just likes bike. The more the better.

Yeah, the 26er vs. 29er adds a different angle, for sure (I've only ridden a HT 26er, so I am looking foward to seeing how a HT 29er compares--especially considering it will actually FIT me, heh). If I lived in the UP I'd probably have a totally different experience, too...it's WAY rocky in places up there (I'd forgotten that, until I recently saw photos a friend took at a recent ultra marathon). Their terrain is quite different from what we have on the western side of the lower peninsula. Of course, as long as their Winter season is, I'd probably just get a fat bike and call it good.

[sashadieken]

I've ridden Loon Lake/Ruby Meadows in both directions :-), east fork of the lake fork, duck lake/20 mile, the backside and lift serve at brundage. I haven't been on the Bear Basin system yet, as I haven't been to McCall this summer. Brundage's system is fun. It has the best "green" trail out there. Elk trail is seven miles of easy fun buff single track that is suitable for rippers to trailabikes.

I've done Loon Lake, but years ago on my old mtn bike. Also 20 Mile and Hard Creek. I can't wait to try Elk Trail; I've heard you can get a $5 discount ticket at the local stores.

Don't worry, anybody, about hijacking because it's all great information, gleaned from someone's train of thought!

[thekarens]

Sigh...makes me miss my home state and regret that I didn't get into the outdoors and biking until I moved to Houston. Idaho has some beautiful country!