Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
Either of those two bikes you listed will be great. If you're willing to pay for those bikes, you're already into good full-suspension price territory. Some people like 29ers and some hate them. The only way to find out is to get on the bikes and test ride them.