Jon Schaer wrote:
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> (cut) I truly believe that the industry as a whole, though not
> intentionally acting in concert, doesn't want people to know that Cromor
> frames can be as good as UltraFoco frames, and better in many ways, or that
> 32' MA-2 wheels are really as good as (insert flashy aero wheel of the week
> here), and often better. That would essentially eliminate most of the bike
> industry high-end sales of the last 10 years.
>
> Would we really be any worse off?
My personal opinion? I have had no other interest when I went looking for my first adult bike in 1976 than to buy a high-end bike. And it is still the same for me whether it is a bike from the 1890s, 1930s, 40s, etc. I guess that makes me shallow...
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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