'Being completely rigid, and built with some stout steel tubing, you can expect to take some abuse from the trail. However, the big wheels, high-volume tires, and slender 26.8mm seatpost take the edge off the worst of the beating. Our 17" test bike hit the trail at a solid 27.5 pounds. That ain’t exactly light, but by that same token, the trail-friendly manners go a long way toward negating any perception of pudginess. It climbs well, holds a line well, feels bomber solid, and is a bunch of fun to ride. Can’t ask for a whole lot more than that...' More