More bullying behaviour from Specialized.

**smilingcat** · 12-09-2013, 07:01 PM

At this point in time for me, riding around in Specialized S-work bike is a big social faux paux. Maybe I can have the paint job blasted off with walnut shell (they don't use sand anymore) and have it powder coated with something else. I did like the metallic red look but hmmm...

Why advertise for a thug. I think a bucket of popcorn and some cider is about right. Watch the train-wreck. why not??

Just ordered a Cafe Roubaix T-shirt from him to support the little guy.

**Irulan** · 12-09-2013, 07:27 PM

T shirt? I missed that. Link?

**Owlie** · 12-09-2013, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by smilingcat

At this point in time for me, riding around in Specialized S-work bike is a big social faux paux. Maybe I can have the paint job blasted off with walnut shell (they don't use sand anymore) and have it powder coated with something else. I did like the metallic red look but hmmm...

Why advertise for a thug. I think a bucket of popcorn and some cider is about right. Watch the train-wreck. why not??

Just ordered a Cafe Roubaix T-shirt from him to support the little guy.

Tape?

**smilingcat** · 12-09-2013, 07:33 PM

here's the link

http://www.caferoubaix.ca/on-line-store.php

no tape.

**Irulan** · 12-09-2013, 07:45 PM

Are you US? If so, how much to ship down here?

Btw, I liked them on FB. 11k + likes, I'm sure many of them new.

**Irulan** · 12-09-2013, 08:27 PM

Update
ASI parent company of specialized, says specialized overstepped its bounds and of course the store can use the name. And more...
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north...e#.UqaXU6G9KSN

**ny biker** · 12-09-2013, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Irulan

Update
ASI parent company of specialized, says specialized overstepped its bounds and of course the store can use the name. And more...
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north...e#.UqaXU6G9KSN

So the small-business owner turns out okay (and gets piles of publicity) and Specialized still looks bad. Nice.

(I didn't think ASI was the owner of Specialized, just another company that licensed a trademarked name to them. But I'm no expert on bicycle conglomerates.)

**Irulan** · 12-09-2013, 08:53 PM

You are correct.

**thekarens** · 12-10-2013, 05:03 AM

That's pretty funny. Got my entertainment for the week.

**OakLeaf** · 12-10-2013, 05:06 AM

Hahahahahaha. ASI should ding Spec' for violating their license terms.

**zoom-zoom** · 12-10-2013, 06:43 AM

So the bully got spanked by his mama!!

**Owlie** · 12-10-2013, 06:43 AM

I knew I should have bought a Fuji when I had the chance.

"Uh, guys? Who had this trademark first?"

**Owlie** · 12-10-2013, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by ny biker

So the small-business owner turns out okay (and gets piles of publicity) and Specialized still looks bad. Nice.

(I didn't think ASI was the owner of Specialized, just another company that licensed a trademarked name to them. But I'm no expert on bicycle conglomerates.)

They're not. They own the trademark in the US--the Fuji Roubaix is their equivalent of Cannondale's CAAD series, and they got there first

(Former Fuji dealer employee.)

**Wahine** · 12-10-2013, 09:21 AM

Just read this new development. Love it.

Here's a bike ad posted by a friend of mine this morning on FB. Quite clever.

FREE Epic Stumptown Roubaix Volagi !
Classic and typical Specialized. Fits all arrogant riders between 5'7" to 5'10", with no social conscience or ethics to live by. Special edition cromo touring steel handles comfortably with dismissive behavior. Haven't heard of custom touring steel? It's probably patented. No moral compass required, this bike will take you wherever you want to show your support for bullies. Factory original paint, probably contains lead. Although I wouldn't remove the paint, this could be theft of intellectual property and a breach of contract. It displays very aggressive handling, the best position to ride is on the defensive. You must take action otherwise you may risk losing it. Original headset may need some policing too, most often it will cease and desist. Just to be clear, this is the best bike in the world. A simple trademark search will prevent any confusion of this.
All shipping fees will be paid forward to support: Revelate Designs (Epic Bags), Sugar Wheel Works (Epic Wheel Works), Volagi, Kinesis( Mountain Cycle /Stumptown) and Cafe Roubaix.

It was posted with a photo of an old Specialized frame that he uses for commuting.

**Irulan** · 12-10-2013, 09:31 AM

omg that's the best. Can you link it in twitter? <veg>

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