happybaboon wrote:The specialized-are-douches argument against them is the most valid. That company treats the little guys like crap. They're bullies and should be ignored.

by dwgknz on Wed 6/Aug/14 8:39am
happybaboon wrote:The specialized-are-douches argument against them is the most valid. That company treats the little guys like crap. They're bullies and should be ignored.
by Trail on Wed 6/Aug/14 9:35am
Velocipedestrian wrote:There is a non-durable 2006 Enduro with snapped drive-side chainstay in our house, next to a Horst-link 2005 5pot in fine condition.
by yellotrace on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:05am
Trail wrote:The bigger question is do you want a 29er when for that style of bike most of the industry (including Specialized) have jumped on the 650B bandwagon?
by Wobbler on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:07am
by wachtourak on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:07am
yellotrace wrote: I'm wondering if small wheel size is better for my purpose and fit.
by Trail on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:31am
by Velocipedestrian on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:41am
wachtourak wrote:Also, judging any brand just because "you've seen a broken frame" from that brand is stupid. Everything breaks. I've seen broken frames from pretty much every brand. Yes, even Turner Mr Velocipedestrian.
Or like Mr Cruise says, judging something now from how a brand was 10 years ago is also dumb. There is nothing wrong with Specialized's quality of manufacture I'm sure.
by swtchbckr on Wed 6/Aug/14 10:48am
Velocipedestrian wrote:wachtourak wrote:Also, judging any brand just because "you've seen a broken frame" from that brand is stupid. Everything breaks. I've seen broken frames from pretty much every brand. Yes, even Turner Mr Velocipedestrian.
Or like Mr Cruise says, judging something now from how a brand was 10 years ago is also dumb. There is nothing wrong with Specialized's quality of manufacture I'm sure.
Totes agree, Mr Wachtourak.
Just illustrating the described circumstances with a pair of frames in my house that match the discussed criteria.
by great uncle bulgaria on Thu 7/Aug/14 10:10pm
swtchbckr wrote:Velocipedestrian wrote:wachtourak wrote:Also, judging any brand just because "you've seen a broken frame" from that brand is stupid. Everything breaks. I've seen broken frames from pretty much every brand. Yes, even Turner Mr Velocipedestrian.
Or like Mr Cruise says, judging something now from how a brand was 10 years ago is also dumb. There is nothing wrong with Specialized's quality of manufacture I'm sure.
Totes agree, Mr Wachtourak.
Just illustrating the described circumstances with a pair of frames in my house that match the discussed criteria.
yeah, and i was just sayin' about the Enduros cos those 2005/2006 models ALL seemed to break. Wasnt implying ALL speshies broke.
And as for the frame not fitting / your balls touching the top tube?? DONT BUY IT!
by happybaboon on Thu 7/Aug/14 10:10pm
by great uncle bulgaria on Thu 7/Aug/14 10:18pm
happybaboon wrote:What if your balls touch the top tube because they're extra dangly?
by gumby on Fri 8/Aug/14 1:57pm
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