wanted to keep thread non-argumentativeOP, you really need to add Assos to the list to properly upset people
see post number 8.Personally, I don't feel the need to align myself with any particular brand. Whenever I need something, I just look for good value, functional kit that does the job - a lot of the time that will be whatever the LBS has on the shelf. There are a huge amount of 'brands' missing from that list, incidentally.
see post number 8.