Smartie Posted December 12, 2013 Share Apparently Specialized are at it again? See: https://www.facebook.com/epixgear Pusher 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted December 12, 2013 Share Its like they can't learn.Also shows that Sinyard's gesture was a hollow one and only brought about because they forced to by the public and ASI. Cellar 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted December 12, 2013 Share Its like they can't learn.Also shows that Sinyard's gesture was a hollow one and only brought about because they forced to by the public and ASI. That little warranty issue still sitting heavy with you , Blikkies ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted December 12, 2013 Share Its like they can't learn.Also shows that Sinyard's gesture was a hollow one and only brought about because they forced to by the public and ASI.My guess is second time around no one will even notice. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted December 12, 2013 Share I'm not sure how far they got but Land Rover was on a similar buzz here in South Africa where all workshops with Land Rover/landy/rover etc were also infringing in name rights. most of these workshops are independant and are by far better looking after Land Rovers than what Land Rover SA is capable of. These 'indies' actually keeps the Land Rover brand alive otherwise most of them would be parked at agents who themselves don't know how to fix these delicate vehicles. I am not SomeBloke 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted December 12, 2013 Share Its like they can't learn.Also shows that Sinyard's gesture was a hollow one and only brought about because they forced to by the public and ASI.Your comments don't seem biased at all Golefty! Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted December 12, 2013 Share Specialized apologized to the bike shop. I watched the video this morning. I cant find it but will posted when I do. According to Specialized it was one of their contracted trademark laywers who saw the wheels and filed the suit. The CEO did accept full responsibility though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted December 12, 2013 Share Specialized apologized to the bike shop. I watched the video this morning. I cant find it but will posted when I do. According to Specialized it was one of their contracted trademark laywers who saw the wheels and filed the suit. The CEO did accept full responsibility though. even if the video was posted the hub will have issues with the outcome Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 12, 2013 Share Your comments don't seem biased at all Golefty!You need to take his comments in context. He is very anti-Specialized, I’m pretty sure it is something to do with being very pro-Cannondale. That does seem a bit superficial, so maybe there’s something more obvious, like say - Mike Sinyard put a kick me sticker on his back and then stole his matric dance date. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted December 12, 2013 Share Here it is...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=429367720519294&set=vb.219609484828453&type=2&theater nice bromance moment Edited December 12, 2013 by Maniax I am not SomeBloke 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted December 12, 2013 Share even if the video was posted the hub will have issues with the outcomeThe Hub has issues with the Hub Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am not SomeBloke Posted December 12, 2013 Share Here it is... nice bromance moment  Hard not to like Sinyard after watching that. Edited December 12, 2013 by I am not SomeBloke Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted December 12, 2013 Share Hard not to like Sinyard after watching that.He actually seems like a normal everyday bloke. I respect him for doing this though. Takes some big stones. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted December 12, 2013 Share He actually seems like a normal everyday bloke. I respect him for doing this though. Takes some big stones. He will astound you with his down to earth attitude.We were sitting at park city doing sprints on rollers with fixies whilst Mike sat on the floor just drinking his beer.No special chair, no airs or graces.The man can also ride a bike, you go on the big easy ride with him around California and you will know that you have been riding. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted December 12, 2013 Share I think Mike missed a big business opportunity. If I was Mike I would have bought the shop, then go on to put up Cafe Roubaixs all over with franchise agreements. But that's just me. I am a crappy businessman anyway. Edited December 12, 2013 by Moridin Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted December 12, 2013 Share Your comments don't seem biased at all Golefty! The only thing worse than a Speshilized is a Creakendale... Insert ninja and whistling emoticons here... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134101-the-empire-strikes-back-specialized-sues-a-bike-shop-over-name/page/25/#findComment-2160556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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