One thing about a dead discussion, people have had a lil time to think about their response... that said, im new to banshees, so I need to learn alot about them, ( former strictly a 2 wheel guy), im wanting to go with a 2-4 inch extension myself, also for trails. Here in western NC where Im usually riding, the trails can get pretty rough, (long travel, ive heard), and the longer swingarm would actually be needed to keep off ur back on these nasty steep & long hill climbs, but I too am wondering if 4 is too much, and have been trying to see a few pics,(some are missing), and hoping a trail rider from some mountains somewhere would have some input....?