No one is bashing Larpists; I'm thankful that they exist. The fact that there are ppl on Earth who find the time and inclination to Larp actually kinda brightens my day.
As for Compass components.... you're right; their Bicycle Larping equipment represents some knock-offs (and even some real stuff) from around the world. But, really, those ridiculous cranks are what inspired me to coin the term "Bicyle Larpist" to begin with.** (Although, to be fair, Rivendell is way more Larpy than Compass is, overall....)
Egads.
-rob
** See also "reenactment cycling"; not my term, but totally applicable.