However looking back I would'nt change my mind for a second, it is worth every penny. One ride was all it took to silence those fears. And on the 7 mile road ride back to lodge, I simply locked out the Fox Float RC and cruised. We rode in a downpour one day, and I could still rip the downhills knowing that those brakes would not fail me. Beautifully machined parts.
Horst link is designed poorly with derailleur interference.
Top tube length is a bit short. I am still trying to get the suspension dialed in. With my seat height set at the same height as my hardtail, I feel like I am way off the ground. This is particularly noticeable when cornering. Bottom line, the bike is so smooth, you barely know it's there.