Thought I would add my U.S.mountain bike. The EPX TS was the first carbon fiber frame for me . Just getting into mountain biking in 2003 what to bye,what to bye. Could not be happier with the TS in DownHill or SingleTrack. Changed the tyres to DH 26X2.60;which really put the pull to it . Setup with the cargo carrer I can transport 40+lb of camping and climing gear.         Haveing fun in Indiana Crash III .