i often buy mbuk and think that emphasise is pointed in freeride direction. i bought the october issue,and also found cedric gracias comment puzzling. martyns column,gives a few valueable points and views. however,a few month bak he woz complainin about small framed seatless,mod like bikes.point a) ashton bikes are like that pointb) does t matter what u ride,as long as u enjoy it???