Silocycle

There is a nice vibe to this one. I think I will go ride my bicycle!

Btw, what is the $100 truck? I had a '89 Toyota that I was very sad to give up but the craziest thing happened when I posted the sale ad. Sold in less than a day with practically a bidding war. -loved that truck too. Most of the sensible posts where calling for a comparison to the more affordable builds. Seems RC has had some pretty sensible comments in reply a couple posts up. No two ways about it. 10k is a fat wad for a bicycle.

Cool man.

I think your point is that if I was to buy my truck at the same relative level as this bike, it would cost 100k or more? You are likely right Willie, very astute observation. Metaphorically speaking (so as to stay on topic), I have no use for a truck like that and in my daily usage would never notice the difference in performance. If I was ignorant enough to buy a truck at that level and continue to drive the way I do, I'd fully expect to be laughed at on the regular. I would deserve the mockery. If however, I showed my driving skill level to be amongst the best in the world, that would be a different story. But then I'd likely get paid somehow to drive a truck like that so that last point is moot. My point was different, even if the cash was surplus (I had no better use for it), I'd choose my truck over four of these plastic bicycles. (The invoice would be the same) You might have a tough time with this concept because you apparently live a different reality to most. I sincerely hope your slightly bigger plastic bicycle parts give you your due. Good day sir.

Good call

There is nothing wrong with fords, although I can only speak for their trucks... The last old girl I traded in owed me nothing... Loved that truck. The new one is unfu*#n' believable! And you're right, styles for miles! To tie this all together, four of these bikes do not equal my 2013 fx4 with leather! Not by a long shot!

I'd be surprised if the sales on this build are very high, it's just bait for the more realistic builds. The funny part is that aside from the pros riding this setup, anyone who actually pays for this10k bike likely wont get anywhere near the skill level to notice any difference. No dis on SC, it's a fine looking bike and likely rips. No dis on folks who have nothing better to do with their cash but holy christo! Give yer heads a shake! If you've got extra cash and want to know where best to spend it, how about a skills camp with a pro? Invest in yourself... While you're at it, sponsor a young ripper. The author is respected, a comparison to the base or even mid build would have taken this article to the next level.

A marketing ploy: this is a net loss product, when unsuspecting customers stop drooling over this build and think they've come back to earth (deciding to buy the 5k version) is where the money is made. The real review should have been the affordable build which goes to show that BP is part of the machine. What am I saying!? 5k should be prime build!!! No worries, I enjoyed your writing RC. On point! Thanks.

Headshot, I hear what you're saying. My experience with the 29" wheels was that it was the smooth pedally sections where I had the advantage over the other guys in the group. Even much fitter guys had to put out more to maintain. I agree that this course was inconclusive for the debate (if there's even a conclusion...). With such an array of bike styles ridden against each other and the results being so incredibly close, I'm even more inclined to dismiss the hype over wheel size. Hardly an evolution with those margins eh? More like just another option. Logically speaking, different geometry should shine on different tracks. I'm interested to see the results come in over the next year. Stoked to see the trails drying up around here!

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