I'm thinking of getting a new bike I want a 29er with front shock and disk brakes I'm thinking of going with a ponderosa
http://www.rei.com/product/791134 and putting road tires on it (I can get it for a very good price) I thought I would go for the MB so I can get the shock and disks on a tough bike, I want to be able to beat the hell out of it, the roads in the motor city are rated the worst in the country and we make most of the US cars, never said we were smart LOL, does anyone have some thoughts? I'm new to this right now I'm ridding a novara forza
http://www.rei.com/product/744791 and don't like the wheel base (too short for me both the WB and the top tube) bad fit I'm told, I have a long torso and short legs so I was told by many shops I need the next size up and I will have to keep the seat low relative to the frame size, it's also pretty weak I have to ride up a few curbs on my comute and already bent the rear wheel I've only been ridding for a little over a month and want some experienced advice.