I live and ride in the L.A. area.Usually Santa Monica mountains off of dirt mullholland or Malibu.I never see anyone else on a 29r.If you are out here lets go ride.Hit me up.Also whats a good tire for the so cal dirt on a 29r.I ride right now on maxxis ignitors I like them but I find there is not alot of 29r tire choices out there. R.B.