Of all the various counterfeit components available, the one cradling my gooch is the last I would entertain.
Added to which, if they are as good as reports suggest then Selle SMP are due their return, as opposed to some Far Eastern sweatshop proprietor.
Typing this wearing two sweatshirts, a scarf, hat and fingerless gloves (because for the third year running, it's "heating or eating"), I share your skint; however, if all that happens when people innovate is that it gets ripped-off, then...
Fair points, things to think about definitely. Hadn't really thought about it like that. Surely the non carbon versions would be sturdier? I see the TRK but it just looks too big (clunky)
Of all the various counterfeit components available, the one cradling my gooch is the last I would entertain.
Added to which, if they are as good as reports suggest then Selle SMP are due their return, as opposed to some Far Eastern sweatshop proprietor.
Typing this wearing two sweatshirts, a scarf, hat and fingerless gloves (because for the third year running, it's "heating or eating"), I share your skint; however, if all that happens when people innovate is that it gets ripped-off, then...