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fiamme red
10-11-2015, 09:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMBDhkSUYUg
eddief
10-12-2015, 12:21 AM
good stories and interesting to know more about him, company, history, biz, etc. He's been at it a real long time. Wonder how many bikes they sell per year?
weisan
10-12-2015, 05:12 AM
"I love tires...you know tires made the biggest difference on your bike than ANYTHING!"
CampyorBust
10-12-2015, 10:06 AM
Thanks for the link, good video series.

One Big S product I went out of my way to have on my bike was the star stem top cap. I needed one in my life, I stripped it and repainted it to match my boik. However it was later replaced by a Thomson cap.
weisan
10-12-2015, 10:45 AM
I did a quick scan around the garage this morning and I couldn't find a single Specialized product lying around...that seems odd, or is it?
oldpotatoe
10-12-2015, 10:58 AM
good stories and interesting to know more about him, company, history, biz, etc. He's been at it a real long time. Wonder how many bikes they sell per year?

Considering what I seen here when Spec-Ed has sued/tried to protect their copy written and registered brands, etc, I'm surprised this has been so civil, so far.

No fan of spec-Ed, just observing.
eddief
10-12-2015, 11:08 AM
He acknowledged some screw ups in patent protection. And also mentioned the challenge of dealing with counterfeit stuff. One thing if your name is on a counterfeit designer purse, another if it is on a liability machine.

Considering what I seen here when Spec-Ed has sued/tried to protect their copy written and registered brands, etc, I'm surprised this has been so civil, so far.

No fan of spec-Ed, just observing.
CampyorBust
10-12-2015, 11:17 AM
I did a quick scan around the garage this morning and I couldn't find a single Specialized product lying around...that seems odd, or is it?

I got one, it works.
CampyorBust
10-12-2015, 11:40 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECIALIZED-5g-super-light-HEADSET-TOP-CAP-with-star-nut-bolt-FOR-1-1-8-/271927793141
gemship
10-12-2015, 05:32 PM
I did a quick scan around the garage this morning and I couldn't find a single Specialized product lying around...that seems odd, or is it?

I pity... you don't know what your missing there Specializedless Pal:fight:
Repack Rider
10-12-2015, 05:57 PM
What would I have to do to get the invitation?
weisan
10-12-2015, 05:58 PM
I pity... you don't know what your missing there Specializedless Pal:fight:

No no...Gem pal, please don't get me wrong...I wanna "fix" the situation...you got anything you can send me in the mail? TIA! :p
weisan
10-12-2015, 06:00 PM
To clarify....my post was more to express "shock and awe" that I managed to fly under the company's radar up till this point, even though I have been "buying and selling bike-related stuff" like crazy for the last 15+ years or so.
biker72
10-12-2015, 06:15 PM
I own 2 Specialized bikes and one pump. Specialized products are great. Mike Sinyard can be rather "colorful" at times.
gemship
10-12-2015, 07:26 PM
It is funny how they seem to have their name on everything component of a bike. Ok I have to think about what they don't make.
weisan
10-12-2015, 08:19 PM
It is funny how they seem to have their name on everything component of a bike. Ok I have to think about what they don't make.

Air
Rada
10-12-2015, 10:16 PM
It is funny how they seem to have their name on everything component of a bike. Ok I have to think about what they don't make.

I don't think they make anything.
rwsaunders
10-13-2015, 09:48 PM
Air

Sorry Weisan-pal...they make air too...
weisan
10-13-2015, 10:01 PM
Damn!

Ok...hmmmm......how 'bout....

EPO.

Surely, they played no part in the increasing average speed of the peloton other than their revolutionary wind-cheating, gravity-defying, speed demon, super-aerobike the "Venge"...

http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/Specialized_Venge21.jpg