SkierAlex said:It's not only Koxx that are really cheap in the US because of the low US
dollar. Look at the price of the nimbus compared to in Europe, England
and New Zealand.
And even with high shipping rates and whatever else, K1 unis are still
a rip off. And about the try-all, it's not a fact that it's "the best
tyre available". Many people I know prefer the Maxxis CC or Monty tyre.
Your confusing what I said. I was not referring to the cost of k1 unis
in the US for other countries. Its not that K1 unis are cheap in the US
cause the dollar is weak. They are pretty much the same price that they
have always been. However if you convert the 350 Euros a Devil cost to
USD now, it comes out to about $550. The Devils that Renegade have,
they bought when the dollar was worth more, and are selling them for
$400. U.S riders may never see a 400 dollar K1 again... Lets hope this
is not the case, but who knows. I cant imagine paying 160 for a pair of
street cranks. I was making the point that when and "IF" a renegade can
afford to restock K1 unis and parts, the prices may go up.
Also(pertaining to what you said):
Right now is a good time for other countries, especially European
countries, to buy US products, assuming their savings aren't lost in
shipping.
Those are two different situations, both linking to the currently weak
Dollar.
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And even with high shipping rates and whatever else
Huh? is that supposed to be a good thing?
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K1 unis are still a rip off.
I dont think so. Are you saying this is Fact? Whats not good, the
frames are supposedly weak? They will replace a broken frame. As far as
I know there was a bad batch of Devil frames at one point, I have not
heard of any problems from any riders in the US or anywhere else, in
quite a while, for that matter. I have seen one pic of a broken frame
and I am sure Koxx dealt with it. Note I am not saying there haven't
been more problems, just that should not be considered an issue, and
does not give you right to go around slandering one of the leading uni
companies.
I happen to really Like K1 products. I think what they are doing for
the unicycle industry is awesome, and there is no reason to call their
product a rip off. If someone wants to pay a bit more for fancy colors
and sweet items, let them. Its not a rip off its a choice. A good
portion of the best riders in the world are ridding Koxx-One unicycles.
They perform well, and the company backs its products.
Extreme unicycle is still pretty young, when ever there is innovation
it takes time to get new ideas just exactly right. I am glad there are
companies willing to push the limits of parts and materials to give
riders high end parts and multiple options for what features they want
their uni to have.
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And about the try-all, it's not a fact that it's "the best tyre
available". Many people I know prefer the Maxxis CC or Monty tyre.
And about this, haha. 1. I used the IMO(in my opinion) for a reason. Of
course not everyone is gonna have the same opinion as me about tires. I
never clammed it was a fact. 2. I believe many more riders like the
Tryall sticky over a CC, I am not saying no one like the CC because I
know people do, just that more like the Tryall and will say it is a
better performing tire. 3. It is FACT that the CC is a flawed tire and
was claimed to be too unpredictable by the designer himself.
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