Recent content by db2112

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    Generic "OEM" frames out of china on ebay

    According to Ebay, "Jersey made by 100% polyester,". My only question is, are these knock-offs and are these companies stealing the design? Nowhere does it state these are the original Craft items, though the title implies they might be. You get what you pay for....
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    Generic "OEM" frames out of china on ebay

    I actually agreed with your first post and was not disputing it. My oversimplification comment was directed at the post that I quoted where the comment was made that frames were a ripoff because they only cost $2-300USD to make. Good information in both your posts, thanks for sharing.
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    Generic "OEM" frames out of china on ebay

    Well, that is somewhat of an oversimplification of the cost of producing and delivering ANY product! You have costs involved in setting up and administering a warranty program, dealer networks, taxes, marketing costs, personnel costs, insurance and legal costs, on and on.... If these companies...
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    focus frames warranty-why only 3 years

    A bicycle warranty is only as good as the company and dealer that stands behind it. I don't know much about Focus, good or bad. Note that the UK Focus warranty is not valid for bikes used in racing. "The warranty excludes bicycles used for competition, speed or time trials, hire, reward or...
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    Sweaty Eyes

    My experience with the Sweat GUTr was mixed. The first time I used it I though it did a fantastic job at keeping my eyes dry, but over the next few weeks it got less and less effective. Within a month I just threw it away. It seemed like it just wouldn't seal against my head and the sweat ran...