RE: Next week

>>>should i mention that i'm off to the states for 2 weeks, riding moab,
park city and Fruita, then 2 weeks of riding >>>in BC Canadia, or should i
just keep quiet?

Too late expect a beating next time you're out ;0)

>>>Is the Faith 2 worth buying????

If you're getting it mental cheap maybe, when I say mental cheap I mean
cheap enough to buy new forks and a wheelset which doesn't weight as much as
you do.
Drivetrain is good mix of Sram and Raceface Evolve. Good but not overly
adjustable shock, and a Suspension system that you're used too the feel of.
It would be a bit of a blast down with some long travel Single Crowners
(66SL or Fox if you must).
You should be able to get it abut 38lbs with the changes.

It'll never be a rocket up anything but it'll be a steamroller down.
Phil