i too run an alter k and it has lived up to my every expectation. for being designed, fabricated, and tested by one man in his own shop with his own green backs, pretty impressive. now if my funds weren't as limited as they are with a wife and family on one income, sure give me a xv stage II. unfortunantly most of us can't afford such a bad a$$ suspension as the xv. rms vs. xv not even in the same playing field. for now i will enjoy my alter k tion.