>>suits that don't understand the space Yup, but more than that. Those suits are deliberately MIS-understanding the bicycle market, and working to enshittify

>>suits that don't understand the space Yup, but more than that. Those suits are deliberately MIS-understanding the bicycle market, and working to enshittify it for their own profit. And NO, it is not a liability issue — legal departments are extremely well-practiced at forcing strongly worded warnings to be stuck on products. "Break this seal, warranty is void, fire and death may result; you're on your ow, do not charge indoors" etc., etc., etc... Fuck. Them. Indeed. Do not buy or recommend locked-down crap. If it requires a connection (optional extra services are fine), or has any DRM nonsense, BOYCOTT IT, hard. It just is not that hard to build your own if you have any technological skill or interest at all, and there's plenty of help.