The Stumpy is Built

I'll be sure to post some pics soon.  I have a question for those more experienced with 29ers: Should the bar to seat drop be the same as I had it on my 26er?  

I have the stem inverted with a Easton Monkey Lite XC bar.  There is a little less than a 1" drop from the top of the seat to the top of the stem.  Even less when you measure to the grips due to the riser bar.  I ask because I'm used to a 2" plus drop on my other XC setups. 

It feels fine riding around the street but I haven't tested it on the trail and won't have a chance until the trails clear and dry out more here in Boulder, CO. 

Let me know what you think.