- interesting editorials and discussions of price fixing by Shimano and others (such as Chris King):

Slowtwitch

Branford Bike

(note that these are old pieces, but for new component buyers and consumers, represent an eye-opening view of manufacturer control of distribution and pricing, along with some recent history of the current market )...

btw, shimano also took some hits for perceived price fixing on its fishing equipment

- hmm... campy is starting to look better - maybe i'll switch my gruppos?