I have an earlier P29er. One of the black with yellow decal models. Flat bar and 100mm Fox fork
It is awesome. I have a Santa Cruz Tallboy and until recently, a ti softail 29er. The Ritchey is the bike I grab for those rides where I want to go fast, or 60km+ rides, or rides with leg sapping climbs, or a combination thereof. The ride quality is beautiful.
Not saying there aren't other sweet hardtails out there, just that the Ritchey is a damn fine ride.