When you take a modern fork apart you see what you're paying for but chain guides are basically that product that you need but feel like you could have made yourself.

True. It won't be that long before they have a complete Sram X0 bike including X0 carbon frame. I'm going to bet it'll probably be pretty good but flipping expensive.

Mountguitars correctly and very patiently highlighting that Giant's longer travel Reign X (as opposed to the Reign in this preview) comes with Lyrics or Fox 36 depending in price, has 6.7 inches at the back with the option of coil rear shock, dual chain guides, beefier/heavier frame construction and slightly more relaxed angles. Still climbs ok but is aimed at bigger terrain and the sort of riding some riders here are looking for. The regular Reign in the preview is your long travel XC/AM machine with different terrain and riding style in mind. Theres really no reason to have any beef with Giant over the spec of this particular bike, I just think it should have been slightly less expensive. Loving those photos though.