the racing attitude.. we have more fun.. and if you line up in a xc race with an :underequipped" bike you must see the reaction of fellow riders.. not all of them .. but most.. and than there is lycra
don't be saying that in disrespect, Monkey deserves every bit of respect you have and then some. He's one of the best mtb mechanics out there and he's been working for mtb and moto teams since mountain bike racing started almost...