>>1361337you're welcome, fren. It makes me happy to help people find a bike they will enjoy.
>I love the soft pastel chill vibe colors of Santa Cruz, Kona, and Surly.pic related comes in a lovely matte green, and you might want the 27 5 fathom anyway because it has a proper trail geometry. the 29er fathom has outdated vintage XC geo and really doesn't ride as good as the 27.5. maybe your LBS has one to test ride