Originally Posted by jeff williams

Bummer, guess my $350 steel Ritchey xc\bmx whatever has been a waste of the last 8 months.
Geez, all those things I learned, and NON-Shimano custom HQ parts I purchased are a waste too.

Guess I'll buy a normal bike next time. I guess I can trust who-ever to outfit my ride- seeing they know nothing of my abilities or needs. And they will put the BEST quality parts avalable..'cause they are a COMPANY and can be trusted.

I mock. 'cause I care.