Dan has assumed the role of a journalist, so I think he owes the world as much. If he doesn’t think he can be objective, that’s cool too, just turn the job over to someone who can be. So far, though, he hasn’t even responded with “we’re working on a story - sit tight.”
we’re working on a story - sit tight.
you’re absolutely right. there is no way this is not news.
i have a lot of personal affection for jordan. i feel a lot of solidarity with TJ, because i did what he is doing. i don’t sense any gravitational pull from one side over the other. just, i don’t really want to write until i have something fundamentally true and helpful and illustrative to write. i haven’t heard from TJ, or ruster sports, or its attorney. there absolutely are facts that weigh in favor of their side. i don’t need to talk to them to report those facts because i think i know what they are. still would like to hear what they have to say before i write anything.
In your article can you please technically investigate if the former or current frames are unsafe or not. If it is only the ultra low probability of a sinking beam during training or competition we need to know. Jordan’s post at the start of this thread points to an unsafe bike whereas it may only be a low probability chance of a sinking beam reducing race performance. Important for race performance but is this a safety issue? Have any Dimond riders ever have a sinking beam in training or competition in a million plus cumulative rider miles?