a while back in college, when we were all rubbing nickels together to afford 40oz of beer, my good friend splurged on a santa cruz superlight bike. purchase came out of nowhere. but it was a beautiful one, with that exotic xtr dual control shifter (first year of production i believe).

anyway, we took it out on the local trails a few times, and upon any encounter of a puddle, jagged rocks, or other technical obstacles that might mar the appearance of the bike, he'd dismount and walk it by.

went on for a few rides, until he sold the bike for about the same price he bought it.

ahhh, good times.