Re: Why is Shimano so hated by some?

Gee, and George W. Bush and Dick Cheney aren't on the Board of 
Directors. How can that be??

Chalo wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Evan Evans) wrote;
>
>
> > As a frequent visitor to this group. I've noticed that there are a few
> > posters who use this  as a platform to steer people against the use of
> > Shimano components. What's wrong with Shimano?
>
>
> My take: 
>
> 1)  Shimano abuse their position as market leader to displace other
> options from the marketplace, particularly the market for new complete
> bikes.
>
> 2)  Shimano make lots of  weak, breakage-prone, quick-wearing, and
> non-serviceable parts for the lowest possible cost, then proceed to
> charge just as much as the market will bear.
>
> 3)  Shimano make equipment to serve the most easily accomodated 80% of
> users, while ignoring the rest.
>
> If you don't have unusual requirements for bike components, don't care
> whether other sources and options are available to you, and don't care
> whether other sources and options are available to others, then there
> is no reason for you to avoid Shimano products.
>
> If you appreciate variety and choices in the market for bike
> equipment, note that buying Shimano products works to reduce the
> variety and choices available.