I'm from Arkansas. Mostly XC around me, but there's always going to be hills if I pick the place. I just can't stand to just pedal and pedal with no relief. I like the speed on the down hills.

We've got lots of trees too. I cringe when I see your WIDE bars. Mine are 23" and I find myself getting too close to the trees with them, brushing my sholders from time to time ya know. I can't imagine 32". I'd be spending more time getting back up than riding.

You guys have given me the bug though. I'm sure I'll end up getting some mid rises.