Counterfeit Cycling Retailers Shut Down
[dc]I[/dc]t's pretty well known that there's a large market of counterfeit cycling products, mostly coming out of China. What's been debated endlessly over internet forums and group rides are the merits of buying and using these counterfeit products, who it hurts, and if these products are really "OEM" (original equipment manufacturers) versions of the retail products you can purchase at your local bike shop. Opinions vary from the "sure, I'll try anything" to "you're as bad as a serial killer for purchasing these" and everything in between.
Most interestingly, there's been very little done about these counterfeits thus far. Sure, Ebay will occasionally take down a listing that's been reported enough times or a major manufacturer (Specialized and Pinarello jump to mind) will issue a release stating that their products are being copied and you should beware of the fraudsters. Until now, there hasn't been any active enforcement or shutting down of these Chinese retailers.
Until now, that is…
