I've been riding a Carbon Force Pro since last November and it's been amazing. I built it from the frame up so I changed the spec to my style of riding here in Laguna Beach. I have a Fox 36 VAN and DHX Air to make it more of a trail bike and dh friendly. I put an '09 Saint derailleur (amazing!) on the back and replaced the big ring with a bash guard. 8" Juicy 7's with Dangerboy levers are fantastic brakes on the local downhills. The head angle is spec'd at 69 degrees with a 140mm fork, but with the taller 36 VAN it brings it to 68 degrees. It now has a great balance of snappy handling and dh stability. I absolutely love the bike and it fits like a glove - I'm 6' tall, 180 lbs and it's staying nice and tight after 7 months of hammering. At 31 lbs, it's not XC light but can still ride it on longer adventure rides.