Re: [CR]eBay Outing (Rene Herse)

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From: <Wdgadd@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]eBay Outing (Rene Herse)
To: wheelman@nac.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:27:16 EST

I could be wrong here, but although this is obviously a cherished, highly original bike, it isn't of the style that Herse and Singer enthusiasts usually covet-especially at $6000. There are no brazed on fittings-not even a chainstay stop- which seems more in line with 60's Cinelli philosophy. Also , the only Herse made component seems to be the stem. I guess this is what Herse made when one wanted a road racer rather than a randonneur/randonneuse bike. Don't misunderstand- this is certainly a really cool, elegant machine. But can it be expected to pull the same $$$ as a full out, all braze on, racks and all Herse?

Best regards,
Wes Gadd
Unionville,CT