Where that juxtaposition falls down is that it is very common for riders to upgrade their bikes - what I've done with the Stache - but it's hard to imagine for example removing a Mattoc Pro and installing a Comp instead?
The response to this piece has certainly generated a lot of food for thought. Since, with this exception, I swap parts as part of bike reviews it is a stand alone situation I would not anticipate coming up again.
Based on my conclusion in my first Stache review - which was positive - I feel a re-review was warranted and would certainly still pen this followup but I would be much more careful to highlight the 'why' factor.
I think at that point it would be a fair discussion of the validity of the premise rather than the motivation behind the piece.
Aug. 10, 2017, 8:46 a.m. - Andrew Major
Where that juxtaposition falls down is that it is very common for riders to upgrade their bikes - what I've done with the Stache - but it's hard to imagine for example removing a Mattoc Pro and installing a Comp instead? The response to this piece has certainly generated a lot of food for thought. Since, with this exception, I swap parts as part of bike reviews it is a stand alone situation I would not anticipate coming up again. Based on my conclusion in my first Stache review - which was positive - I feel a re-review was warranted and would certainly still pen this followup but I would be much more careful to highlight the 'why' factor. I think at that point it would be a fair discussion of the validity of the premise rather than the motivation behind the piece.