Just seen the reply, so sorry for the late answer.
The 18” is perfect for my 1,85m high and since the original photo I’ve added a reverb dropper post and a different saddle.
It’s more or less my main rig as my rocky mountain etsx stays @ home .
Very different feeling coming from a XC FS but nice and interesting. It makes the usual paths close to home a new experience.
I need to see how I’ll feel after a longer ride ( more than the usual 25k ).
Link to a pic with my wife’s specialised up inthe mount Parnitha @Athens
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ulvf32u5x45c968/WP_20141019_001.jpg?dl=0