Yeah I'm thinking this expensive full out XC racing bike is pretty worthless to me in MI. It would have been cool back when I was a beginner but after riding vastly longer and more technical trails its such a yawn. I guess the main thing is the closest trail is a 7mi loop with 0 variations on it... no alternate routes, one-way, so after 3 laps on the Stumphumper I am bored as crap... I'm hoping the SS will tire me out faster and challenge me more, and that I can sell the SJ for about $1,000 and keep the change... maybe get a decent frame that fits me for my roadbike!