I'm interested in getting a 29er too. I hear the Soma Juice is sweet. A couple of bike mechanics ride the Karate Monkey and seem to like them. I seen the Gary Fisher model and that might be the best deal. Sling Shot has a 29er, but is $$$. I have lots of nice parts and all I need is fork and wheels. Fork wise probally the Rock Shock, but PACE makes a nice carbon fork. Speed Goat sells there own 29er. Chow.