jerry i think you're projecting. it's as if you're afraid to say that the business of business is business. i don't want to drift into the diferences between "artistry" and commercial ventures, but it was you that used the term and linked it to "motivation", lost motivation at that. you cite colnago as if he "lost his way". i think that's narrowminded and i'd like some examples from you about "artistes" that were colnago's peers that stayed the path. btw, i love ya', man - so don't take this as me jumping ugly on you. light conversation only. otay?! e-RICHIE chester, ct
<jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> writes: I don't think any great company places profit first. There must be a passion for great products, great service, innovation, etc. On the other hand, profit must be a strong second on the priority list, else the company fails. One reason I admire Rivendell is that Grant places classic bikes first. Yet he does what is necessary to make a profit so the business can survive. Ernesto seems to sometime let profit slip into first place, like with the late 70's quality, but I think he at least keeps making good - and often innovative - bikes in a close second. I don't think I can call Colnago a great builder, but he ceratinly is a good one.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX