1) Sample Size
In the 2nd Grade I learned about Sample size, and to predict future results, it's best to take as many samples as possible before coming to a conclusion.

2) Making Exceptions the Rules
When I was in the 4th grade, I often made Exceptions the Rule, use to come to a conclusion based on one extreme exception.... but then when I got in the 5th Grade I learned to stop doing that, as it does not predict accurate results throughout the population of samples.. and that it only accurately predicted that one sample.

3) 2016
2016 is here, let's see how well the FS bikes do this year in XC races, let us all analyze these XC races, see how much total climbing there is, as well as net climbing to see how the courses are laid out. From these results, we will make a list, and see if FS is NOW finally faster than Hardtails.

I think when we gauge a whole we should take as much samples as possible.... We should add up all the courses, all the riders.. and from there, count the podiums. When we do this, what does the results show?

Please Discuss...