Actually Soda is my wife's ride...And she is really happy with it. I'm taking it from time to time,-it's just in between of my Izimu DH and 456 Summer season...
What for me it's a fun bike for fun riding. love it)))

 yes it fits without any problems of course uphilling not so good as on proper AM bike,but HS helps a lot on local trails and singletracks...

 does the hammerschmidt fit well? easy uphill now?

 thanks for your answer! you're fine with the ns?