The forums affect the 'bike scene' for the better. These forums in particular have been an excellent resource in helping me with my first build. I'm glad something like this exists, and it's great that so many people participate.

I was sick of dealing with my old bike. I put way too much money into it. I can't say that it wasn't fun, because it was. That thing took me places I never thought I'd travel to and gave me tons of freedom. The cost to maintain it just didn't make sense to me any more. That's when I decided to simplify things and build myself a new bike. These forums were the first place I came when looking for reliable information.

Great resource, great community. Part of the reason my bike came together so well was because of these forums.