Biff, if we’re going to continue down this route may i suggest you check the figures and compare them – everything is different apart from the 55mm fork offset, and that was about getting the correct trail figure.
here’s something for you to quote. The Stooge is not a copy of a Jones. I’s my own design based on many years spent thinking and learning about geometry, riding many bikes with different set ups and seeing how they work on the trail. The twin top tubes are stolen from Torker and Don Smith. They’re a homage to my youth spent riding BMX bikes. Yes, they’ve coincidentally turned out like a Fatty.
There is plenty enough room for more than one rigid specific bike in this world. Once upon a time all mountain bikes were rigid. Some even had slack head angles and big fork offsets. It’s a post-modern world.
I’m sure you’re a nice guy, as am i. It’s very easy to come across as a bully on the internet.