When a fully race prepped MTB is equal to or more expensive than my fully race prepped '15 Cr450 MotoX'r. I would have to say YES, way outta hand.

@rk97, I don't know if a purebred XC race bike is any faster, surely not with me in the saddle. So here's the joint as far as I go. I'm an odd...

Thanks Fella's, you've given me a lot to think about. I'm going to check out the Honzo AL for sure, I guess a lil' stupidity is necessary every now and then.

Yes, the Honzo is a sexy bike, kind of leaning towards Kona. My only worry is....I'm pretty stupid, even at 47, I'll ride a slacked out fun bike like a fool. I...

I started riding again after 20+ years raising kids and working. I picked up a Hard Rock last year and basically wore it out 2 times already. Now I wanna give XC racing...

In the U.S. a bicycle is nothing more than a "TOY", in some countries/cultures it's more, but in the U.S. it's a "TOY". Don't take yourself too serious whilst playing.

Most bikes do well being "overforked" by 20mm, and you should generally stop there (for geometry and warranty/frame strength reasons). Roughly every 20mm increase in fork length (A2C) will slacken the head tube...

I absolutely despise when someone says "sell it and but a better bike" !! Really? like everyone has the disposable income to run to the LBS and drop 5k on a "Better Rig"..... screw...

Are they "assisted" or do they move on their own by power provided by the battery and electric motor?? "Assisted" would be more easily accepted. If in fact they roll under their...