It is alright. Nothing you can't adjust to. I am running the fork at 140 and just lean forward and low a bit more I would have on the Tallboy. I even have a 2cm shorter stem (same bars) on the TRc and it doesn't feel much different that TB. The bigger difference seems to be the wheel size, 650b don't keep the rolling momentum as well as the 29"'. It is noticeable on climbs. Otherwise I can' t complain, the TRc is a very fun bike.