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I like a mullet for more than just it being a fad, I’m way to short for a full 29er but I like the way the bigger front wheel deals with holes and square edge hits. I found that the 29er front wheel on blown out bike park trails with huge bomb holes feels better than a 27.5 So if my fork is dialed, Geometry is up to date, and tires and tire size are the same that world cuppers run. Then am I allowed to look at mulleting my bike? Or do I still need a reality check?

1. I doubt I could feel 3mm difference. 2. My OCD would demand I got the 30mm

Order the 30’s. You’re going to have these for many years what’sa little wait gonna hurt in the grand scheme of things. You’re going to wish you got the 30’s later on down the road anyway

This is a XC race for people that don't want to race XC. Also More French lines than France.

I have a similar kinda trails and situation like you..I got a new bronson a couple of months ago..and is a grate compromise for those long XC rides with a few good trails..the 5010 looks good for what you need also but the bronson will do more when you need it

Blanket statement here, but you had a high growth area in cycling and racing that was unmonitored for YEARS. I personally do not believe for a second that the sport was clean in the early days up until the association with UCI started recently. There was too much of an incentive and almost zero negative consequence for these riders. All it takes is one rider doing it to make everyone else feel like they have to in order to keep up. I do believe that it is getting cleaned up because there is not enough money in Enduro/EWS racing to...

As an NWA resident, I'd say go to Mojo. They have a lot better selection (Evil, Intense, Transition, Ibis, and Orbea), are friendlier, and are more likely to cut you a deal. As for bikes, the Transition Smuggler, Ibis Ripmo, Ibis Mojo HD4, Evil Offering, Evil Following MB, and Orbea Rallon seem to be the favorite mid- to long-travel bikes people love around here. I have the HD4 and love it. It may be the perfect bike for someone who wants an efficient longer travel bike, but will also have an xc bike. The Transition and the Following MB have...

I've ridden both bikes extensively. The Remedy is pretty balanced. I rode the aluminum Remedy 8 pretty solid build kit for $4,000, Lyrik, GX Eagle, SRAM Guide Brakes, respectable rubber..... that said, she wasn't one bit light. The Remedy 100% needs the climb switch or else you get quite a bit of pedal bob. The geometry is pretty conservative and it is an easy-riding bike. Some bikes need to be ridden hard and fast to feel good, the Remedy is much more user-friendly. The rear suspension is super smooth and linear. The Bronson is a bit slacker. I think the...