finally got my RIP built up and ridden a little. i was scared of 29er FS bikes, the long chainstays and all. fears were unjustified, she felt very similar to a 26er that i have. my manuals didn't suck any more than usual, downhills were 29er awesome with the benefit of good suspension.
31# dead even, with rampage/exiwolf and tubes.
31# dead even, with rampage/exiwolf and tubes.