I have had my hummingbird for just over a year, tried many different frames before this one, but this is has been and continues to be my favourite so far.
Has been used SS then gear now back to SS, both work really well. I initially used as 69er which was great, but currently has 100mm bouncy things on front. Properly back to 69er over winter. If i had to chose i personally feel it rides slightly better with suspension but that is properly just a personally thing.
This is my favourite bike i have ever ridden (i have been through quite a few as my wife keeps reminding me!) and so not surprisingly rate it quite high.
At 5.7 i went for a small frame but don’t see why large should ride any different.
Give Sam a call he has been very helpful the number of times I have contacted him.