To all you 29er's out there!

I joined the ranks today:
http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/haro-mary-xc-08.jpg
Can't wait to join you for some mucky fun.

Nice, The forumonger below is looking at the same bike. So a little review would be useful.

I still prefer the spec of the Haro, but am a bit anti shimano for no logical reason.

my insurance money has come through so I am looking to buy a bike real soon, I cant seem to find a race or club to chat to or try bikes so I am after some input from yourselves.
I have narrowed it down to either the On One Inbred 29er race or the Haro Mary XC, both geared, both steel, haro has sus forks inbred rigid carbon forks- also Haro £200 cheaper!
any input gratefully received.