Originally Posted by
Charles Wahl
I don't know what you're complaining about: fake or not, a complete bike with nice fork crown and decent components for $125 US or Canadian was a deal, I think.
While it may not matter to someone that just sees a bike as a bike- to people that are enthusiastic about bikes- the name and the decals matter. It's always been that way. The 531 or Columbus sticker was a symbol of prestige. Bikes that have prestigious pedigrees are prized.
When you have a no-name frame- regardless of how incredible it may be- it's just a nice mutt. It may be fantastic to ride, or even look at... but it gets a shrug.