I know what ya mean mate, the difference is incredible, the confidence building charachter of this bike is amazing. Knowing the back end is weighted more efficiantly and knowing that I can get on the pedals earlier without having to wait for the squidge to settle at the back end totally altered my way of riding within the first few minutes of being on the roughish stuff.

 Felt bloody awesome to get out on the trails, and to be honest, I feel more comfortable and confident on this than I did my old Raleigh......work that out....