Pros: Has a big sweet spot up and down hills, it's not the lightest but i've chosen to race this bike over my light weight full sus time after time as it's handling is superior, especially rough, technical descents and impossibly steep uphills. Also has sweet paintjob.

Cons: A little heavy for my taste but I forgive it based on it's handling.

Recommendation: I would recommend this bike to anybody who wants to try a 29er, and wants a versatile all-rounder, which will give you a huge bang for your buck. I'm a small (5'4) female and my 16" fits me perfectly.