Look dude it's nothing personal, I hate spammers and it just seems like every thread you post is regarding gear preferences. I'm of the school that care less about what we ride and more about how and where, perhaps I'm overreacting and you are genuinely curious but I for one get sick of seeing the same questions asked in the wrong forum with no effort on the OP's part to do their own homework. My villainous persona is far more subdued in person and on the trail, but have doubts we will ever meet up. Take a look at posting guidelines and really tour the site to prevent overdoing it and respect the time of others.
Portland, Maine. Cool. I'm from New Hampshire, went to UNH, wife is from Cape Elizabeth. Where do you live/ride? I'm in West LA.