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@RichardCunningham I think most of the price haters are not hating on price alone but the fact that there is no comparison (review) between a $4000 and $10000 model. Is there a $6000 difference in ride quality? durablity? Fun? or Perfomance?

while I appreciate your comment Willie1, superbikes is British.

Morning Captain. This is a test for Birgburd and knowledge of Magpies

@EnduroManiac I believe the above conversation is debating if the Norco is a 650b. Not the Kona Carbon Operator.

always have two lights. One on the bar and one on the helmet if you can afford it. If you can only buy one (for now) go helmet to spot where you look. but carry a flash light in your pack as a back up. Trust me walking out in the dark because you didn't charge a battery to full or you hooked a wire is not fun with a perfectly functioning bike.

Rocky Mountain and Norco

I would argue make the punishment harsh and with no appeals. caught once banned for a season wins and titles stripped, caught a second time lifetime ban. Bring the banhammer. yes you would thin the herd but there are plenty of cyclists in all of the disciplines to take the place of those who leave. How long do you really think it would be before athelites would not blow their one chance at living the dream of being paid to ride a bicycle. no exceptions...to much allergy medicine in your blood, too bad gone. I know there will always be those who are ahead of the curve, nothing you can do about it till your scientists catch theirs, but that is why the punishment needs to be harsh. Imagine the frustration of those who truly love sport and competition going from Uci international level events to not even being in a local club saturday xc/dh/enduro event. People would stop. go on tv, beg for forgiveness, admit you were wrong, thank you but you can't come back. We don't want you.

@dzeeboy I was thinking more along the lines of the Beastie Boys "I'm like Sam the butcher bringing Alice the meat."

70 Grams. people will make the choice based on the words 70 (ok a number, but it sounds big) and lighter. Most won't think that 70 grams is about a packet of smarties.

I was saving for a new bike....or am I?