@jeff.brines @bermsmasher The new bikes actually handle even better at low speeds than previous models. The idea behind "Speed Balanced Geometry" is that the bike's characteristics match the wheel speed. As such, at low speeds, it's quick and nimble, and at high speeds, it's stable. The new bikes achieve this in multiple ways, one way being the steeper seat tube angle. This keeps the riders mass up and forward on the bike, instead of sagging deep into the travel and being behind center on a steep climb. This keeps the bike from "wandering" while climbing. In addition, the short offset fork makes the steering quicker and more nimble while doing those small corrections while climbing technical terrain, while the slack headtube keeps it stable at high speeds where you are rarely turning your handlebars more than a few degrees. This is all pretty complicated stuff, so summing it up in a comment is tough! But from our testing, and the reviews of the many riders that have ridden them, the new bikes pedal as well or better than previous.