Clarification with an Explanation. Pt.2

"... If you're taking flack then you must be over the target..."

So, I'm going to pick up where I left off...

Now, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that by taking this position, I will more than likely upset a few folks. I guess that goes with the territory. Perhaps it would be best to break this down into two major groups. Parts and people. In reality, the two overlap somewhat… Like a Venn Diagram (Here’s a quick 5th grade math review…)

In this example, A=People and B=Parts. The overlapping middle area could be peoples' influence on parts, such as approving a design for production and sales before it has been thoroughly tested, or some yoyo improperly installing a component, etc... I think you get the idea.

I guess that I can just write about all the components and bikes that I like, and I just might do more of that. But I think that there's plenty of sunshine being blown up you-know-where on just about every site out there. Most of them are carefully written as to not upset the manufacturer who may or may not be an advertiser or sponsor.

I like to, every once and a while, share with you some of the good stuff that impresses me, and more often, I find something that frustrates me to no end. These situations sometimes boil over and end up as a post on this site. Again, let me make my intentions clear. I write this stuff with you in mind. I get hacked off just like every other person (ok... probably more...) when I have to deal with some inferior product that's dressed up as something high-quality or when someone doesn't do their job. But when I do get to writing about something, I think that a greater part of you like to "see it like it is" instead of words regurgitated from some company's marketing department.

In conclusion, my aim is to share with you my real-life experiences with products and services, in a professional manner. Wow... that sounded good. What's more than likely going to happen is an insight into my intolerance it idiocy, incompetence, apathy, mediocracy, and piss-poor design... delivered , of course, in a professional manner... You know...keeping it real. Just like you like it.       To Be Continued....

Comments

[hamad]

john-
i think we had a conversation similar to this a couple of years ago. so i'll try and keep it short...

these companies make things for the pros who use them for a year or so, and move on to other parts; or if something breaks/malfunctions gets another one at no worry to them.

now we, the consumer/normal guy, for whatever reason want what the pros have (i'm not a pro so i don't care; but anyway...), and when something goes wrong what do we do? are we able to shell out more obnoxious money to get it 'fixed'/a new one? i don't see rock shox at my door offering me a new sid because of the pitting on the arms (yeah, i've still got that fork). the answer is nope.

hey...beer...soon...

amitabha...

[RogueMechanic]

Hey Paul!
Yep we did touch upon this subject a while back.
To be straight, I don't have any problem with high-end pro quality stuff. The good stuff is actually a joy to work with. What people have difficulty understanding is that some of this pro equipment really doesn't last any longer than stuff lower down the line. But for the most part, it works a lot better. Here's how it is... there's a higher cost of ownership associated with owning and using pro-level stuff. Much like it costs more to own a Ferrari than it does owning a VW, Both get the job done, but one's a lot nicer!!!
I'm getting thirsty!
-Thanks for checking in. -John