29-01-14, 11:19 PM
(29-01-14, 11:03 PM)Jdalt link Wrote: Also maybe this stuff is as good as some of the stuff that is sold as "named" gear but without a massive markup.
Alas, I think this might be becoming all too true. With a lot of "top" brands now having their products manufactured in China, India, Croatia etc in order to reduce labour costs, the quality of these brands has undoubtedly shown a marked decline in recent years. This, apparently, also includes motorcycle manufacturers who once had a reputation for quality finish. It is not, in my mind, something to be encouraged however. Better for cheaper brands to improve than for the more trustworthy names to sink to their level.