Princeton CarbonWorks vs SRAM Jonah Defeats the Whale

[RoadWhale]

SRAM tried to spin a whale of a tale, however a Jury didn't buy into the tail of a whale being used by Princeton CarbonWorks to design their wheels.

https://tinyurl.com/pddprmzu

[EB]

Screen name checks out.

[RoadWhale]

Originally Posted by Eli Bingham

Screen name checks out.

Lol, didn't think of it but very true.

[callmeishmael]

I'm a little surprised but pleased by this. From what I read, losing would have hurt PCW very badly, and fewer companies in the marketplace benefits no one.

[Xrslug]

Originally Posted by callmeishmael

I'm a little surprised but pleased by this. From what I read, losing would have hurt PCW very badly, and fewer companies in the marketplace benefits no one.

Screen name also checks out.

[bicycletricycle]

Would be interesting to get some details, that article is thin.

[Blown Reek]

As much as I like my 454s, I like big corporations' asses handed to them even more when they get out of line.

[callmeishmael]

Originally Posted by Xrslug

Screen name also checks out.

Brilliant. I didn't even notice; I've had this username since I joined some time ago. Who was it who said coincidence is a much more powerful thing than most people realise?

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by callmeishmael

Brilliant. I didn't even notice; I've had this username since I joined some time ago. Who was it who said coincidence is a much more powerful thing than most people realise?

I just assumed you were involved in chasing RoadWhale...

[EB]

But where is Queequeg?

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by Blown Reek

<cut> I like big corporations' asses handed to them even more when they get out of line.

#metoo

[callmeishmael]

Originally Posted by NHAero

I just assumed you were involved in chasing RoadWhale...

Chapeau, sir.

[Mark McM]

It's been rumored that SRAM spent over $2 million for the patent rights (originally invented and patented by Dimitris Katsanis, founder and CEO of Metron Systems). Maybe SRAM should be seeking a refund.

[Baron Blubba]

I don’t understand the talk about Sram getting out of line and applause for the David slaying the Goliath. It’s not like Sram didn’t have a leg (or two wheels and a kickstand) to stand on. That wavy design was unique when Sram brought it to market *and* the Princeton Carbon design was remarkably similar. So much so in fact that, several years ago, when I saw their booth tucked away in a corner at the Philly Bike Expo, the guy operating the booth blushed when I mentioned the resemblance and said something like ‘Yeah, we know they’re not going to like this.’ Or something like that. I’d be interested in a more detailed report of the court proceedings.

[jimcav]

they seem expensive. I keep debating myself about buying a used set of carbon relatively aero (45-50mm) wheels that are a good deal from here on the forum, vs euro retailer for something. Back in my higher mileage and Tri days I had zipp, which were good, but they didn't support the way edge/enve did.

If I get back to riding >60 minutes (currently at 30), my routes will likely include pacific coast highway, where cross winds are ubiquitous.

thx
jim