Originally Posted by
Phil_gretz
That's why we have the courts, to handle damage claims relating to product liability. Negligence on the part of the seller could/might be established by the facts. Might not, though. The consumer also accepts certain inherent risks when riding a bicycle. I'm not sure why this is so hard to grasp.
Buy what you want. Ride what you want. Live with the consequences of your decisions. Meh.
Well, like I said, any bike I buy for myself or my family is going to get checked over before it gets ridden, no matter where it comes from.