I'm very happy with my 120 Reba on my .057. Handles great. Killing it on very twisty stuff.
Plenty of gnarly rocky trails where I live so all 120 gets used. Climbing is efficient and predictable. As good as you'll get downhill on an xc hardtail.

That's a familure view, Patrick. 

Circa 2001

Garmin Forerunner 305. When I forget it I use my S4.

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking its the seat. Rear tire feels good at 25lbs.

Killing it on this new bike! PR'd the crap out of my local trail. 23 pr's and 1 4th overall.

1st ride report... HOLY $#!+ this thing is fast! I just PR'd the trail I often ride by 15 minutes! 8 total Strava pr's.

The trail is a mix of fast twisty hardpack clay, rocky-rooty stuff, killer rocky/boulder section and plenty of climbing. A lot of steep down-up rocky creek crossings. A total of 17 miles which usually takes me about 2:06 on either my Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, or my old carbon Trek hardtail. Both 26". It took me 1:45 today. Now to be fair my fitness is way up right now, been pr-ing my commute to work as well, so it's not just the bike.

I was super comfortable on the .057. The set up was perfect. I didn't even have to tweak the seat position. Bar height and reach were great.

The stability and firmness of the wheels and the thru axels was awesome. The wheels really felt like part of the bike. I thought I would have to get used to the 29" wheels as far as steering but that was not the case. No problem with that. I did feel like the front tire wanted to slide out a couple times but I was hauling ass on dry loose dirt. The tires hooked up great everywhere else.

Shifting was smooth and accurate. 2x10. I might need to change the brake lever position a little, as my hands did cramp a little, but the brakes felt good.

The only thing I may need to change is either the seat or seatpost. It felt a little bouncy if I was sitting while hitting a bump. I couldn't tell if it was the seat or the seatpost flexing. I really think it might be the post. I guess some might think this is a good thing, a little added suspension, but it seemed too bouncy to me. I'll change out the seat first and see how it feels.

KICK ASS BIKE!

It is at 7am. 

Finally! Peter shipped my frame and parts on Monday and I got it yesterday (Saturday). I put it together this morning. The only thing left is to bleed the rear brake and add decals. I left the steerer tube a little long to fiddle with the set up.
I'm happy enough with the matte frame but would have preferred the 3K gloss. Hopefully I'll get a chance to ride it on Thursday.

Has anyone else squeezed their down tube? I can literally flex the down tube by squeezing it laterally and longitudinally! I feel the same thing to a lesser extent with the seat tube. Obviously its made to be light but that seems a bit thin.