right now i race on my MTB with all LX - XTR parts on my bike with a frickin Rock Shox Jett. They all insulted my bike cuz the fork was all flexy and **** and would snap. 3 hours later the race is over and not only does my team win the race, but im the one who finished 1st place on my team. They came back to me and they apolgized and all that stuff and all was good after. but it just shows that is not the bike and more the biker. sure comfort may be a problem but then u gotta have money. i decided if im gonna race should i primarily be on performance or comfort. both are important but i figured that performance is first so i upgraded drive train.. maye this summer if i snap that fork ill switch to marzocchi. but killing them in that race.. shoulda seen the looks on their faces