John wrote:
I may have a theory on why this is. Back in the 1950s when hotrodding became popular in North America, young people would customize their cars by removing all chrome trim and emblems and filling the holes. They wanted to look "different", not like their parents, who drove cars festooned with badges and chrome. Maybe that's what those kids are trying to do today with their bikes. The trouble is that a nosed and decked Ford or Chevy still retained its heritage, whereas most lugged bikes with no decals or badges could be just about anything. In trying to be "different", these people end up being all the same.
Or it could be most of these bikes are being used in urban areas and they are riding nice bikes but don't want them stolen because they are nice. More of a generic bike then a Cinelli or Masi. My son is riding his Paramount track in San Francisco with out front badge or decals. (No brakes either)
Steven Campbell Fair Oaks, CA USA
Steven Campbell
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