Sticking my bum on the seat would ruin the aesthetics even more than DH risers - but I still want to do it.I would ruin the asthetics straight away by putting DH Risers on it.

z is right about the mud clearance
, actually i think trek bikes, owning one
, are much better looking. there is nothing out of the ordinary there.tiny chainset
If it was on 26" wheels, yes, but not so much on 29ers.tiny chainset