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Northwind, yes did wonder about the C456 and read the 'vs Soul' thread with interest. You ridden both? If so what is your preference? With my 456 I can't get the XC feel/climbing ability from it even at 110mm.
Still trying to decide really... It's definately the best hardtail I've had since the Soul, but it doesn't quite have the perfect balance... Feels just a tiny bit too long, and less agile, but weirdly not more stable. And doesn't climb steep stuff as well either.
But on the other hand it was cheaper, it's lighter, and it's very close to the Soul even on the parts where it's not as good. And there's a bit more potential to mod it, with the tapered headset and replaceable dropouts and such.
Both mint really
Can't yet choose between them though, need to give it a few more months to get out of the honeymoon period. (Loved my Mmmbop for a while, then went off it, then suddenly and without warning couldn't stand it! So maybe that'll happen with this one too)