Originally Posted by
Litespud
What I don't understand is the misspelling of, for example, "SHIMANO" as "SIHMANO" or "SHIMENG" - is this just plain sloppiness or a calculated approach to keep Shimano from going after them? Do they have some sort of legal defense if they're selling componentry under "SIHMANO" vs "SHIMANO"? If you're ripping off legit companies, why not go all in?
Using the same name makes them an easier target.
Originally Posted by
La Brea Bike
I think it's sloppiness. I mean, "Comb ass" vs. "Compass"?
There is a real "Compass" brand for tires (though, the brand is small).