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> Here is a more modest test, for gathering empirical data:
> I have a Genuine white Selle San Marco LeMond saddle. Narrow longitudinal
> color stripes in the center. I was told by the chap who sold it to me at a
> swap meet, for good cash money, that the Great LeMond himself had ridden this
> saddle on a lap (or part of a lap) of the CoreStates/Philly 1-day race course.
> I will sell it with a letter stating the above (but no more) for $176
> including US shipping. Condition is almost excellent. By purchasing this
> saddle, you are voting that provenance claims have value in the market.
> Unless, of course, it is actually worth more, regardless of provenance.
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> harvey (hoping this thing is old enough to be on topic) sachs
> mcLean VA
This discussion of provenance seems to be focused on documenting that a particular bike or component was used buy a particular person in a particular event. What about the issue of documenting that a particular bike was made by a particular person?
Jamie Swan - Northport, N.Y.