That's why just the addition of a few words/qualifier like 'unclear, but I feel' or "I don't own one, but think' can really keep the discussion in order.

Even if it's 2nd hand info from a 100% trusted source, best to throw it out there as such.

Pretty easy to assume folks who are commenting on something have it. If not, a few words to that effect are helpful to the folks who are ready to click 'buy' but still on the fence.

I can't say the braces have truly 'transformed' our bikes, but I can understand how they work, so we have them.