Originally Posted by
noimagination
I never once thought about the corporation that makes/markets the bike, nor about their business practices, and I went with the bike he recommended. Maybe that makes me a bad person. But I was happy to get a bike that fit my needs from someone I've known for decades.
Nah, you just bought a bicycle from a reputable brand and shop. Anyone being critical of that is quite likely to be a hypocrite unless they live in a cave and forage for their food.