In a message dated 3/7/2005 12:17:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, brandon@ivycycles.com writes:
<< Why is this depressing? I've got to say I think Faleiro would be happy now that his name hasn't died along with all the others from his time. Remember it was Faleiro himself who sold his name out before anyone else. >>
The point is that at least when Faleiro sold his name (I bet he wouldn't have used those words despite the truth therein) his bikes were still supposed to be The Best. Would Ferrari be delighted when his name appears on a Yugo factory at some point in time in the distant future? Campagnolo on SunRace components? IvyCycles name appears in the Roadmaster by Kent line? Cycles de ORO sell out to SuperGo? "I will burn Rome to the ground before I let the barbarians in the gates" OK, so I over dramaticize a bit.. People gotta eat I guess. Ha!
Dale
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