Evidently the EF Education "Lab71" bikes are HM (high mod) frames with Lab71 paint. What's up with that?
This "false advertising" might anger some folks, while others are agnostic or simply don't care. Personally, I find it curious. It's definitely an odd business decision by Cannondale, and I find it hard to dismiss as "innocent and clumsy". Whether it angers you or not, Cannondale is trying to sell something to the consumer that even their pro riders evidently don't need. The HM frame seems to be more than "good enough" if you're a world tour rider.
When Cannondale announced Lab71 it seemed they were trying to create a new "top tier" that represented the best in quality and innovation. It made for good marketing I suppose, but on the ground level I'm failing to understand the logic and strategy behind the whole Lab71 concept. It's looking like little more than a money grab.
