Brett Tippie on Breaking Bikes

I've got some things to say about the Donrats ride last night, but here's something from an interview of Brett Tippie at Ridemonkey until I get to it.

From: http://www.nsmb.com/2961-by-the-wayside

Excerpt:

Bikes in the early years of freeriding weren't exactly meant for such abuse. What do you think is the most parts you went through in a week?

Whole Bikes. I've gone through probably three complete bikes in a week. Frames, wheels, two bars, two sets of cranks, and pedals...and seats.

Damn, Brett.  That's hard-core. Also, if I wasn't so scared of regular cross country, I would love to try freeride.