upgrade

I had been thinking about upgrading the stump jumper. This Halloween my wife asked me if I wanted to go to the bike barn. I said sure!  just to look!   Well I ended up getting a 29er Stump Jumper hard tail.
My wife bought it for me. I am a lucky guy!

I was concerned about going to a 29 from a 26. I thought I would feel top heavy.  At the bike barn Kevin took time to explain to me how that's not true. He said I'ts more stable. And it will ride though more stuff than a 26 can. How he explained things was much more detailed and elegant.  

I tried it out in the parking lot, and I wanted the bike that day.  We went home with our new ride.

I took it out on some local trails, and this ride is awesome! I feel I'm riding faster with ease, and I have more balance. Plus I don't feel like I'm inside a bike anymore, it's quite a natural fit.

Thanks to my wonderful wife for such an awesome gift!  Staying fit by mountain biking pays great dividends to all.