Good question. In a word "Yes". But this doesn't end with DH bikes, trail bikes, XC bikes, all bikes are more betterer (technical term) at a much lower price point than ever before. Part of the reason for that is technology is really getting to a place where it isn't getting that much better, so the next most logical place to apply engineering is "how to we make this rad thing better for less". 5 years ago I would notice a big difference in overall "ride experience" on a $10,000 bling machine and a $2500-3000 bike. These days, so long...