Recently I have purchased a 29 inch wheel Surly Karate Monkey, so recently that it has not arrived yet. I fear that the weight may be an issue if there are muddy hike-a-bike sections, lucky for me I have spent more time hiking my dogs in the woods with my 3 year old on my shoulders than riding my bike. So I may be ready for what mother nature and Surly sends my way
(this may be updated later as it is not really a bio)