Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
Doesn't make sense.. how can Speedplay be sued by someone for using some other company's parts? And how does this entitle Speedplay to pursue legal action against other companies for doing so? Heck the tires, tubes, handlebars, etc.. on most "stock" bikes are from some manufacturer other than the frame maker (whose name the bike is sold under).. the industry would be a shambles if you weren't allowed to sell any aftermarket items that could be installed on other brand bikes.
Apparently you have never worked in a customer service role. Every caller will tell you they did nothing. "I was just riding along", "This is how I bought it", "It just failed". Whether right or wrong, Speedplay wants to protect its brand and I.P. so it litigates or threatens litigation.