I always have my phone and would just do a mock up on some made up shit.  This is my ET Phone home Edition 29er. Show them the pics lol. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ku45cIcfIrqKMm3-BUbTg1L9tMmCA8NMaw https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ev5Jt9yO7gWW6RccKXV44C3UE-DyiZTvYg https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xfa-yiFcUD-w7gnkHHdXcNz5JPvwUv6Hcg Haters will say these are fake.

If you're interested in a 29er, my advice would be full suspension with around 110-130mm of travel in the rear, 120-140mm of travel up front.  Peter has the CS-FS29 available at xmcarbonspeed.com.

However, if you're like me, and your willing to try something new, either a FS 27.5+ or a 29+, I have one of each and have not looked back.  I had x-country oriented Chiners and while they were really good, once I started riding plus bikes, I enjoy riding more than ever.  It's up to you but if you're building a new bike, give Plus a try.

Carbon_Dude, for starters thank you.  I've enjoyed reading a ton of your post in various threads since I've discovered these boards. I have never ridden a 27.5 but still love my 26 and have thought a bit about how a 27.5+ may be a good landing spot between what I have.  If I drilled on my 26 I am sure my skill set for things like a manual would improve and on a 29 its a lot harder for me to bunny hop and doing the most basic of skills.  I've been watching a ton of videos between the two sizes and thinking about the trails I ride and my skill set.  Would you say the FS29 is more of a trail bike vs a XC?  Do you know what this frame is based off of?

I don't much about the FS29 but i'm pretty sure the CS-821 is based off the older Scott Spark and the M06 is similar to the Yeti ASR with a little more travel. The biggest difference between the two is the M06 having a solid rear triangle as compared to a pivot. To me i would think it would make the rear feel a little more stable and also work the shock differently. I'm still deciding which would benefit me and my riding style/conditions more.

Thanks again!  That is tough between the two for sure, I've been watching the build threads with the M06.

I am trying not to over analyze as I am sure at my skill it may not make a huge difference between the frames but hoping to get what will be a nice upgrade from what I have.

I shared this on the MTBR boards but wanted to bring over here.  Thank you in advance everyone who has pioneered and made took some risk regarding these CB frames.

I have an old 26 hardtail Trek 4300 I built up and a Trek Cobia 29er hardtail stock I've been riding. I'd like to build a 29. I ride 95% of the time on trails in the woods. Quite a bit of climbing but I am not on a mountain so I'd say 50/50 climb and downhill. Mostly technical but single track. Lots of roots, sections with quite a few rocks and things like that. What frame should I be looking at for FS to build? I ride a fairly low skill set, my bunny hop is an excellent 2 inches off the ground and I can manual easily 2 inches haha. So I suck is what I am saying. It's not uncommon for me to nail the chain ring on something I am climbing over or attempting too. Between XC and Trail bikes I've been going a bit in circles. So any suggestions on what frame type and why I should be eyeballing it? This will be my first complete build from scratch. Not afraid to take some risk on a new frame so long as it makes sense. If it matters, I am 5'7 195lbs. 30 inch inseam. Thanks everyone!!!