Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I don't mind defending IP...but when you're going after a little shop in Canada that uses the word Roubaix for wheels...a word that pre-dates Specialized...that's a bit overly aggressive to me. Complaints that are really nothing more than bullying nuisance attacks seem de rigueur for some companies.
"I know it when I see it."
I agree and that is not the only example of an overly aggressive legal team. OTT in my book. I guess they didn't think there would be an impact to sales as a result. Marketing probably isn't too thrilled, not to mention sales.
Behavior of the management doesn't really impact my perspective of the product, even though managements decisions do impact the product produced. "investing" in the purchase of a product is different than investing in the company.
I have two Treks from 84/85 time period. I have not ridden one and only a few miles on the other so don't have an option about either one. I have them because of the reputation and opinions from BFer's. I do have two Specialized bikes, a MTB and a Langster. The performance of both are impressive enough that I have not flipped them. I think it has more to do with the parts than the frames, though the Langster is crazy fast for a 22 lb SS.