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jeff, you say, "On the other hand, it seems silly to pretend as though pricing is somehow not a significant part of the decision process when a rider is weighing what bike they should buy." - i get that idea, but if pricing actually was a significant part of the bike buying decision process, why would yetis ever sell at this price? or spurs for $2k more than an izzo with the same parts and performance? that is serious money that doesn't seem to impact buying decisions. i read $5k camera reviews and $70k car reviews, but i can't afford...

I would argue that pricing should just be listed and never "reviewed". Value is too subjective. We read reviews to hear what experts think about the performance and then try to decide if the value is right for us.

Commenting on price is not the same as commenting on value. Anyone can say "its expensive" (duh). I see nowhere in here (or any other review of the Yeti) that actually breaks down why I'm paying an extra $XXXX for the bike and what I'm getting for that money. Hell, head over the pinkbike and click on literally any article - the Yeti's pricing is being referenced. I'd suggest what I'm saying has more interest than "just Jeff". Here is what could have been written to address the elephant in the room (all without me even riding the bike...gasp! Imagine...

The remote control would be too tempting for shop shenanigans. Raise the bike an inch every time your coworker turns their back or steps away; see how high you can get it before they notice...

If you cut steerers while they are installed you should not be allowed to cut steerers

The black one... Also, could it be the alchemy was the best desceender because of its tires? You know, little difference in components, big difference in bike capability.... 😁

No, sorry, I can't take you saying "I kinda like the setup" for the scott's cockpit, and then in the next sentence say "I would like longer bars". With the through-the-headset routing you have no slack in the cables to have longer bars... Otherwise good stuff

Obviously all this is speculation but damn I'm worried. Loved that you could watch the full replay whenever. Living in the PST time zone I would normally wake up, go for a quick ride and then watch the full replay at my leisure. As long as you stayed off social media it was like watching live. Also bummed that we wont be hearing Rob, Elliot or Tracey any more. Whats the chance that they find some dude who have never even ridden a bike to commentate this?

"Eurosport is unavailable in your region" Inauspicious start.

It's the "editorial we" meaning the publication in this case

Hey Vital, can you guys get an economist to explain supply, demand and popularity to half of the numb skull mountain bikers that bitch about price every time a Santa Cruz comes out? Make it a front page article. Would be amazing. I hate, with a passion, all the complaining about prices. No one is forcing you to buy any product. If you don’t want to buy something don’t. Do you think Ferrari gives a crap that only 1/100 of 1% of the world can afford one of their cars? No they don’t. That being said their is still a...