If we really want to stir the pot, several of us can email DT saying we have emailed Peter's discussion to CPSC and requested them to consider banning sale of the new DT spokes in the US and recall of all the new spokes already sold. That ought to get the attention of their corporate counsel.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Mark Petry wrote:
> Dale, everyone -
>
> Sorry if appear to have blown the rules on this but a design change to the
> spoke heads on DT spokes does potentially have an impact for us vintage
> riders.
>
> Peter John White posted this (maybe to the bob list) yesterday.
>
> This change, done to make DT spokes "specific" to the DT/Hugi hub, is the
> end of the world as we know it. Clear evidence of a larger conspiracy at
> work.
>
> http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: OROBOYZ@aol.com [mailto:OROBOYZ@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 9:03 AM
> To: mpetry@bainbridgeisland.net
> Subject: Re: [Classicrendezvous] DT spoke design change
>
> Hi Mark:
> OK... I got the letter now how's about telling me what the change was? I
> certainly believe you but I am not aware of it...
> Thanks
> Dale