Sept. 19, 2016, 6:39 p.m. -  Vik Banerjee

#!markdown I don't buy that top level racers are crucial for mountain bikes to exist. I'd even suggest that the focus on racing isn't beneficial for the average trail rider who does not need their bike to do the things that are required for a racer to be successful. Pinkbike had an anecdote the other day about a pro who's bike was always setup so poorly it was the butt of everyone's jokes. Clearly he would not be the guy you want to setup your suspension. The fact that one person is a goof proves nothing other than if you get enough people together you'll get a few goofs.