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@JDB
I think part of the appeal of 29ers in Australia is that the larger diameter tyres provide better grip on the prevelant loose gravels and rocks encountered. Plus everyone in Australia is at least 6'2" so fits better on big wheels.
At 6'6" I look like I'm monstering my Specialised Enduro, so much seat post and so much body mile above the bike just looks wrong. There are some really nice full suspension 29ers out there from Ventura, Elsworth and go, but if I had the cash I'd go for a Moots or Blacksheep Ti creation.