I was just curious what the 200$ difference is, Durability? I am in the market and all my buddys tell me to get a Scott but they never used the GPR and still rag on it. I would like to know from the users what is the biggest difference between the 2.

Thanks

GPR - lifetime warranty, low speed damping is adjustable
Scotts - high speed damping is adjustable, low speed damping is adjustable, range (sweep) of damping is adjustable

so does that mean that at hight speeds the GPR dampner is ineffective? Or, just not adjustable.

Also, Would anyone say that having one would make you a better rider at the slightest? Just curious.

having one makes you more confident because your bike is more stable, in turn you'll become a better rider.

My Scotts made me a better rider because of more stability: therefore, more confidence. For trail riding, I'm sorry I waited so long to buy. After getting used to it, and then riding another bike without a stabilizer, a new-found appreciation for how much better a bike will track with the stabilizer. They are especially helpful for controlling deflection from roots, rocks, and ruts on the trail. On the track, I turn the damping down a bit, but let it damp some to help keep the bike straight in rough sections.

Thanks for the input, im deff gonna get one.

what about w.e.r. brand? and where are the best prices found? thanks

They're all good but ask anyone who's had them all on any forum and the Scotts is the best. You pay more for a reason, and the reason is additional adjustability. I was going down a GPR path for the lifetime rebuilds but then talked to people who'd had both and bought a Scotts. Besides, it's a long term investment since you can move it from bike to bike. I think of it as safety equipment in the roots and rocks...even though it isn't cheap, it's probably cheaper than the deductible on an ER visit.

Where is the best place to mount? I would prefer on the handlebars as out of the way of logs/trees/branches/humans/cows/etc when riding.

I like mine over my front fender. Doesnt affect handlebar height/brand/crossbar or bar pad...more importantly...I wont hit my face on it.