ride report
Took the new ride out on a 8 mile loop close to home. It is sweet, in fact I like it better than I thought I would. I was even able to climb a couple things I could never make on my xc rig. The extra weight was definately noticable but that'll just beef me up more

The 5th element performed at least as well as advertised, very plush. Lots of cool knobs and buttons on that dude too that I am still tweaking on, but it's close now. I don't think I'll win any xc races on this thing but it will be an excellent all around bike.
One small complaint. The Super T has no compression damping adjustment. What's up with that? I will get over it but a huckin' brotha like me can never have too many knobs on his bike to twirl and twiddle with