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Gunner




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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: Pearl Izumi....... Reply with quote
Pearl Izumi just been bought out by Shi**no Shocked Shocked


http://www.bike-eu.com/news/2694/shimano-purchases-pearl-izumi.html
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SeanO




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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I saw that too, looks like a pre-emptive strike to try and stem the ever rising tide of SRAM to me! Wink
Shimano already have clothing and footwear so why buy more?! Confused
I don't think that SRAM have ventured into that sector yet, though it can't be long I suppose. Rolling Eyes
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Gunner




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PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah, looks like Shi**no are becoming the Microshaft of the cycling world Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes
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