the reason without a 888 is mostly if i wanted to be able to hop the bike at all i really just dont need 200mm i had a santa cruz v10 and i loved it but it was just too mushy too much of a full on dh bike i like more freeride.

 ah that why u dont like it. because is for downhill and u like freeride.I prefer downhill.anyway i love my bike it feel so great jumping and downhill.love it.

 http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3355007/

 www.pinkbike.com/photo/3533906/#top

same thing with a 66 tho and a roco

check it
mine btw

 I want the same bike without the 888's though.

 oh and i love your seat tube clamp and we have the same grips. ODI'S ftw!

 nice bike m8