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CN III VOICES W H A T Y O U A R E S A Y I N G "Like they said in the old days: No one will remember how it was won. But really, we will." Jersey SX: Team Tactics If it was Marvin [Musquin's] deci- sion, then good for him. Loyalty to your employer is appreciated and Marvin's not going to take the championship anyway. If it was Roger [DeCoster's] call, then good for him, too. He's paid to win and win he does. Adam Wright Eli had a very "human" race today, and my heart goes out to him. Anybody who has raced motorcycles at any level under- stands that sometimes it is just one of those days, especially Eli, since his comfort level on the bike dictates how well he rides on a particular day. He never looked comfortable all day. Let's remember, Eli has three times as many wins and has led over 50 more laps than anyone else this season. It's not over yet. Jeffrey Hodge Hard to believe isn't it? Eli simply fell apart. Let's not forget it isn't over until it is over. Strange things can still happen. Al Banta Team orders stink. Let's go to Vegas. Ken Napp Like they said in the old days: No one will remember how it was won. But really, we will. Bob Hannah was forced to do the same for Broc Glover. Musquin did the right thing. It is what an entire team (Team KTM USA) would expect him to do. Roczen and Tomac fell on their own. You have to be there at the end to be champion. Ryan Dungey has ridden smooth and consistently. Now it will be interesting to see if the three points from Marvin make a difference! Glenn Scott My question is: Why did it take so long for Eli to pick himself off the ground after what looked like was a simple wash out? I saw no sense of urgency from Eli. Maybe he thought he could simply ride up through the pack again like he did the week before in Salt Lake. Too much confi- dence, perhaps? Just weird. Ken Wood Big Wheel Comparison Kind of ironic that this article just came out, as I just picked up a lightly used '12 Honda CRF230F for myself and purchased a brand new '17 Kawasaki KLX140G for my 13 year-old son. All we want is to ride trails and he's a complete novice. The KLX is a great bike and for a new rider who's not overly large; it's the bike to go with. He tried a 230 and it just didn't feel right to him. The 140 hits the mark. The other plus is that the 140 is a great "extra" bike. If you have friends/relatives who don't ride or ride much, it's big enough to keep them happy, but not over- powering enough to scare them off. Compare it to the CRF150F and it wins hands down. Bigger wheels and rear disc brake defi- nitely give it the advantage. The article is spot on. You really can't go wrong with any of the three bikes in the compari- son. As long as you realize what their intended use is, you'll have a bike that lasts a long time and puts a smile on your face. Tim Reader Letters to the editor can be sent to voices@cyclenews.com. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the position of Cycle News. Letters should not exceed 150 words and are subject to editing. Anonymous letters won't be considered for publication and each letter should contain the writer's name, address and daytime phone number… Editor P6