I had a 456Ti and it feels as stiff. Most of the parts came off a Sacandal 29er and it feels much more compliant, but faster at the same time. I'll be toally honest and say I just liked the look of the Helix and maybe fell for the marketing blurb while I had a bit of spare cash. I guess without riding them back to back I can't really say, but I'd be suprised if I would be dissapointed with a ridgeline.
Don has the pic. I will ask him what he thinks when I speak to him next week.
I am 6 ft too and have plumbed for the Medium…. Although I do have a 32 leg.
R2, I'd be interested to hear what Don thinks, mail me (in profile) when you have spoken with him rather than shamelessly allowing me to bump my post 😆
To my mind, the biggest difference between these two models I rode was the rear drop outs, which were vastly superior in performance over the 2009 Ridgeline
All credibility lost after reading guff like this! Wannabee journos ffs!