Im in class just now so I havnt really read through what everyone has said, so I will tell you what I think about Montys. I used to love Montys, because I used to ride a 24'' frame which I loved for spins, therefore Montys were dream bikes for spins. But I just got a long/high bb Adamant stock which Im really liking, becauseit helps me get bigger. So I now think the Montys are to short for gaps or sidehops(not that i do a lot of sidehops,lol). Also from what I have heard/read the frames are a bit to weak and dont take much abuse, and after awhile of hard riding the frame will crack(im to to sure if this is true). But my opion of a Monty can be wrong, cuase I have never owed one, but I have rode a few in my time! Johny!