Olive

I have two VFRs. One has Pazzos, the other, as you so eloquently call them, Chi-zzo’s. They look very similar, but there are a few differences. Of note - I have had the Pazzos a lot longer than the knockoffs. 1. The knockoffs fade. The Pazzos retain colour they had the day I purchased them. The knockoffs are already showing signs of fading. Colour on the knockoffs isn`t as vibrant as the Pazzos 2. The knockoffs feel a little looser - wobblier. Not quite as sturdy. So far this has not been an issue - I don't notice when riding, only when standing beside the bikes comparing them. 3. The knockoffs are significantly cheaper. Beyond that, the levers seem identical. The knockoffs seem to use the identical template as the Pazzos. Is it worth the coin? That's really a toss up. I don't regret picking up the Pazzos because it was significanatly faster shipping (and I didn't want to wait four to six week for a shipment from China). On the second bike it wasn`t an issue to wait for the shipment. The key is that the levers fit my hands - stock levers do not adjust in close enough for small hands. Your milage may vary.