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08-17-08 | 04:51 AM
#51
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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From: Chester, NY
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08-17-08 | 04:53 AM
#52
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
08-17-08 | 05:13 AM
#54
Mr. Dopolina
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From: Taiwan
Bikes: KUUPAS, Simpson VR
08-17-08 | 05:42 AM
#55
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From: Someplace trying to figure it out
Bikes: Cannondale EVO, CAAD9, Giant cross bike.
They are a bike engineering and design company. Not a manufacturing company. Not unlike Mike at Bikesdirect.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
08-17-08 | 05:55 AM
#56
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They are a bike engineering and design company. Not a manufacturing company. Not unlike Mike at Bikesdirect.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
08-17-08 | 06:35 AM
#57
Mr. Dopolina
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 184
From: Taiwan
Bikes: KUUPAS, Simpson VR
They are a bike engineering and design company. Not a manufacturing company. Not unlike Mike at Bikesdirect.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
BD sources stuff already designed and produced and puts labels on it.
Cervelo does R&D and is involved in the production even though they don't own the factory.
I understand your point, though, and don't entirely disagree.
08-17-08 | 09:22 AM
#58
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From: Someplace trying to figure it out
Bikes: Cannondale EVO, CAAD9, Giant cross bike.
Incorrect and not an accurate comparison at all.
BD sources stuff already designed and produced and puts labels on it.
Cervelo does R&D and is involved in the production even though they don't own the factory.
I understand your point, though, and don't entirely disagree.
BD sources stuff already designed and produced and puts labels on it.
Cervelo does R&D and is involved in the production even though they don't own the factory.
I understand your point, though, and don't entirely disagree.
I was mostly being sarcastic.But I get your point.
08-17-08 | 09:41 AM
#61
My leg made the cover!
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From: Franklin, IN
Bikes: Trek, Arbourne, BMC, Orbea
The S3 on Cervelo's site looks great. The color scheme they show it with on the site makes it look like it should be parked outside a day care center.
Don't go with the olympic color scheme though..blech!
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08-17-08 | 09:43 AM
#62
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From: Gig Harbor, WA
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08-17-08 | 09:54 AM
#63
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08-17-08 | 10:52 AM
#64
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From: ATL
Bikes: 2000 Trek 5200, 2007 Bianchi Pista
Any sense on whether that scheme is just a one-off for the Oympics and Cancellara, or is will that be a production option?
I think their bikes are far more alluring without the logos shot-gunned everywhere.
I think their bikes are far more alluring without the logos shot-gunned everywhere.
08-17-08 | 10:59 AM
#65
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Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
They are a bike engineering and design company. Not a manufacturing company. Not unlike Mike at Bikesdirect.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
I like companies that design and manufacture their own stuff.
I met the guy that did the carbon layup on my frame at the factory. He's an employee of the company whose name is on the downtube.
I like that.
Same with Zipp. I can run down there and talk to the guys that make the wheels. They design and manufacture their own goods. To me, that gives them a step up on the competition.
Your mileage may vary.
Heck even the Specialized manufacturer, Merida, has ownership in the mother ship.
But keep that bike industry info coming, it's good to have some facts to offset the rampant BF bull****.
08-17-08 | 11:11 AM
#66
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08-17-08 | 01:30 PM
#69
My leg made the cover!
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Franklin, IN
Bikes: Trek, Arbourne, BMC, Orbea
08-17-08 | 01:46 PM
#72
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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From: Chester, NY
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08-17-08 | 02:32 PM
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