Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I don't like the fact that they bought the rights to use the Motobecane and Windsor names among others. These were respected brands and BD used the names to give themselves credibility even though the bikes they were/are producing have no connection with the old companies. I just find it deceptive and if they're going to be deceptive in that manner, where else are they going to try to deceive the consumers?
If these brands were worth what you say they are, someone should have had the foresight to retain the rights. I'm 45, and growing up, Moto is the only brand that BD sells whose name I remember. Never saw a Kestrel, Dawes or Windsor. I don't care about the name on the bike, I like the fit. I have been shopping them for a while as I save my money. So far, no LBS deal, save the Scattante 105 5700 at Performance, measures up to the deal you get at BD, and that's only if you buy on a double points weekend.
Fit aside, I don't see the problem.