This looks like a nice rack for a person who values aesthetics over practicality. For my family I would need 4 of them and it wouldn't make efficient use of my garage space. It looks to be a great rack for a Yuppy couple.

I can't get my head around $300 for a seatpost. $600 and only expect 3 years? I think I'll stick to my rigid post.

Way to go Mike Levy for telling it like it is. You bring so much credibility to Pinkbike with these honest reviews.

I thought the funniest part was how closely the beginning resembled a lot of MTB vids I see, Perhaps it's time to have a look in the mirror?

I think most people are disgruntled because the 'natural' part was added to make it a first, which is disputable at best. I don't think anyone would disagree that this is really phenomenal, ground breaking riding - just not the 'first' it was originally portrayed to be. My guess is a marketing guy at Teva created the title.

Paul Bas - Thumbs up! That was rad. Teva - Thumbs down for tainting an amazing accomplishment with marketing BS.

Man, why is there always such an outcry for justifying expensive bikes???

@jackclark89 Mike Levy is the author of the article, who invites comments beneath his articles. He also remains my favourite Pinkbike author for his seemingly objective review of products. I am not going to defend TheSpecializedSalmon, but my expectations for Mike remain high. He is in a position of power and influence in this community. I do not appreciate a reader getting cut down for expressing his/her opinion by the author. Like it or not, Mike Levy is a role model, and I expect him to rise above this behaviour. Let's keep Pinkbike a safe place to express opinions!

Mike, I love your articles, but the sarcasm in this comment is at best petty, and worst bullying.

All it would take are a few pros riding the 'footsie' and all you doubters would be using them. Just look at the skinny jeans for proof!

Good article Pinkbike.