I think that they were equally popular but simply didn't have as great a distribution network as they now enjoy.
I've got one on my will-it-never-be-ready bike because it met the requirements (almost), I'd have happily taken a cheaper alternative if one had existed though - I do feel that I paid some hipster tax.
I think that they were equally popular but simply didn't have as great a distribution network as they now enjoy.
I've got one on my will-it-never-be-ready bike because it met the requirements (almost), I'd have happily taken a cheaper alternative if one had existed though - I do feel that I paid some hipster tax.