My new race whip is awesome!  So much thanks to Absolute Bikes and Pivot Cycles for getting me race ready and dialed in for my important season.  The 27.5 LES is AMAZING.  It is very responsive and is so quick and nimble!!! I could not have been received a better bike, and we will continue our new adventures together next weekend (Feb 22, 2013) in Havasu, as part of the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Series and for the FIRST Pro XCT (March 1, 2013).