love my ss 29er. i have dramatically simplified all aspects of my riding and fitness and no longer ride with tunes, computer, cameback, or other tedious items. its way more fun and easy to go riding.. so today i am at the trailhead and this fellow pulls up next to me and it took him ten minutes just to gear up:
1. put on and adjust the garmin gps
2. filled camelback with multiple gels, multi tool and tube
3. adjust camelback and get hose thru all parts
4. ipod prepping - this was extensive
5. put on headband and helmet

he must have rode away with an extra 15lbs of gear (this is not a remote area and there are a couple places to get water.

me:
1. put on shoes, bibs, helmet, sunglasses, and gloves
2. fill two waterbottles
3. ride

and no shifting involved