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The Comp is about $1,000 more, but looks like a decent deal, and since the parts are pretty much workhorse. I'm looking at one online now.

I'm thinkin no one gets off totally injury free from a crash like that. How old is he? Wait a few years arthritis will activate. Lift weights, stay limber and get your calcium youngins!

Powerful healing vibes to this athlete, and all he and his family need to overcome now. QUESTION: Did his top tube buckle? I thought I read that on Reddit forum. And if it did was that the cause. Watching footage I can't tell.

@kmsafety: well said

A lot of good, insightful posts on here, and I'm betting Tom is reading through all these kinda posts and feelin the love. So here's my informal take and how I feel: - I thought I found that after 20 years, 1st place run wins 25k? Is this correct? If so, this event is an insult! How about this: Every invited or wildcard athlete should earn a respectful amount for showing up and stomping those massive features. Prize should be more like $375,000 1st, $275,000 2nd, $175,000 3rd, $85,000 4th, and $40, 000 5th. How rich is the CEO of Red Bull, the 2nd largest drink brand in the category? How many billions is Red Bull worth now? Yeah, maybe these guys go big all year long anyway,, but the argument that they're doing it anyway is not valid. This is their job, and people aren't supposed to work for free, even when they love what they do. Glory and satisfaction is secondary. These are world class athletes at the very top of extreme form of this sport.. These guys aren't trustafarians, and they shouldn't be working for free - or risking their lives - or future quality of life for free.

@chrismac70: Yes, I understand. And I don't know that paying pro freeriders better at Rampage would raise bike prices or component prices. If they did, then yeah, I'd be willing to pay a little more, even for online direct sales. You're right, these guys can get together and decide to boycott Rampage for better compensation if they wanted to, but I get the feeling they're not willing to rock the boat with their sponsors. Sure, this event creates huge exposure and makes money for sponsors, and Title sponsor, and sponsors are in it for brand exposure and to make money, just like any company. But risk vs.reward situation here is out of line.