Chuck,
I didn't realize it was his sons that caused the trouble. I know the
brand lost its good name for a number of years. Of course the question
becomes which years and how does one tell the difference between an
authentic one and a clone.
Edward Albert
Chappaqua, NY, USA
>>> Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> 06/28/07 12:42 PM >>>
On Jun 28, 2007, at 9:37 AM, Edward Albert wrote:
> Jack,
> I can't speak for the "real" reason for the lack of respect but I
> know
> a lot of guys who raced them in the 70's and early 80's and loved em.
> But, and I hope my memory hasn't failed me here, I do recall that
> sometime in this period Gios got hijacked, and someone in the U.S. was
> producing clones made perhaps in Mexico. I also remember that Gios
> eventually reclaimed his brand and made an announcement to that
> effect.
> Anyone else recall this episode.
> Edward Albert
> Chappaqua, NY, USA
Yeah Eddie, I was going to the trade shows every year and the word was that the old man let his sons take over the business and after a couple of years he had had enough of their shenanigans and took the company back.
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)