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tetonishift, I updated the hardtail to an 08 stumpy two years ago. I went from a 17" Rockhopper hardtail to a 15.5" frame Stumpy and find it to be much faster, better handling. I'm a tad taller than 5' 8". Before I made this decision, I had the opportunity to ride a small frame Ironhorse and realized I wanted to go to a smaller frame. My point is, try a smaller frame. Maybe a freind has that rides a 17" frame will let you borrow their bike for a couple of rides. Going to a smaller frame is very personal thing. Some like it, some don't. For me, it was a substantial difference, but it may not be true for you.
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