Sounds like you guys need to get a better internet carrier. I didn't have a single glitch with the image and it was crisp to boot with lots of cameras. Well worth the 10Euros. Freecaster has definitely stepped up their game. Hopefully they will find some strong sponsors so it can be free next year.

It will be interesting to ride Simon compared to the Specialized Brain. In my experience the Brain has a distinct bump/nudge as the valve opens on a bump. It would be amazing if Simon could open the valve seamlessly. If they can get it to ride as good as they are touting, it will revolutionize everything. Imagine a Simon fork and rear shock!

I work at a shop so I didn't exactly pay full price. I would go for the Specialized bar if you want a lot of rise and the SixC if you want a low front end (and wider width).

I just got mine about a month ago. I love the feel and light weight. Mine came in lighter than the advertised 225 grams too. Good job Race Face.

You're right. Fabien Barel didn't podium nearly every world cup this year running those garbage WTB tires. :)

Check the geo. Not long at all - 16.7" - typical (1/2" shorter than a Giant Reign)for a f/s with that travel. You think it looks flexy but it is crazy stiff. If you side load the cranks it is stiffer than a lot of hardtails.

Those welds are so bad it ruins the bike for me. If they can't pay attention to detail like welds, what else are they not paying attention to?