Rode Torridon a couple of weeks ago on a hardtail, bone dry and very quick trails. Downside was my new shimano brakes are now super sharp, so might have to back to Hopes to get used to that crappy am I gonna stop feeling. Other disadvantages are that I have to spend more time with the wife and less time cleaning the bike, look further ahead when riding local trails, start wearing body armour again and worst of all, I have to go out more.
Its just all so depressing