I would ride the final production. I would buy it if it meets expectations. If it makes me a better rider, damn straight I would buy it.

Ok so you hucking down a killer trail in Utah on a 2017 yeti and some guy comes flying past you on one of these and you cant catch him. Your in Park city just soaking up the love and some dude rolls up on you and passes you on one of these new designs. What then ?

dude your bike is ugly as f but you just kicked my ass.

adapt or be consigned to the dustbin of history.

 The chain is too long,but the design is awesome!

 Just finished servicing a 2010 VPP linkage.
Maybey to much goining on for the every day rider??,,,,,
Kudos on pushing design though.
IMHO eccsentric.

 I think it looks cool, personally.

 The soldering job is amazing

 Wtf