What's a brand name got to do with anything anyway...if it works well for you then keep it and ride it...if not sell it and buy something that you feel comfortable on. Don't be so worried about the price. i had an Ares Ashura that i put $1500 into, but I didnt like how it felt so i sold it and bought a $300 Titus Flatliner and it works awesome and I have no regrets at all. JUST RIDE!!!!!