"JD" wrote in message
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B a r r y B u r k e J r . wrote
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On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 14:27:46 GMT, Super Slinky
wrote:

Absolutely. They have the 'bigger must be better' thing going for them
to impress those who don't know better.

Have you ever ridden a Giant? Compare it value and quality wise with
any other mass-produced ride at the same price point. They do a great
job.

Mountain biking is not about "value", Barry. It's about riding
bicycles.
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That's all fine and dandy, but how many other bikes have these sheep
ridden? Their "experience" is limited unless they have ridden a real
quality handbuilt mountain bike because cookie cutters are no match.

For most people 'value' has to fit into the equation somewhere, doesn't it?
If your comparison was applied to cars, people would have limited experience
unless they have driven a Ferrari.
But not everyone can afford a Ferrari or find one they're allowed to test
drive.
Surely there's some merit in a cookie-cutter?
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