Okie so this seems to be a HUGE debate these days, so why not get some opinions? I am in the market for a new bike, wanting to spend 25-30, I have already decided it's going to be Specialized but here is my problem... I am a girl that likes technical, single track up and down - Tokai is my playing grounds, I am not that big a fan of jeep (I only go up to come down ST) but I do like going fast. I also need it to be light(ish) round about 12(ish)kg. So my choices are... Epic or Era (girls bike) 26er with 120mm/100mm travel (not interested in 140mm it's just too much for me) Epic comp 29er with 100mm or a Hardtail 29er Let the debate begin :-)