Maybe a "generic" cycling symbol instead of anything Campy-like; I'd be a
customer for a couple of sets with both going on different Japanese levers.
I also have a book called "Japan's Bicycle 1959" with several pages of
headbadges, if the project ever sounds more serious I'd be happy to scan and
email the head badge pages for potential logos.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
> Well I think the issue is also whether or not the seller/creator of these
> hoods claims that they are originals or identifies them as reproductions.
As
> long as no claim is made that they're 'original' then I think it's a good
> thing. I'd also recommend that some mark or identifier is moulded into
them
> (on the inside perhaps) that says they're repros to avoid any confusion.
>
> Given that the part we're talking about is a 'consumable' I think NOS
> originals will always be in high demand, especially for the Concourse
bike,
> but many of us have this equipment and ride it. For things that are
> consumable or deteriorate, repros that afford us the correct look and
> function are great. IMHO.
>
> My 2 cents.
>
> David Bilenkey
> Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org
> > [mailto:classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of
> > john_squires@ew.com
> > Sent: March 29, 2002 3:00 PM
> > To: CR Bike List
> > Subject: [CR]Missing the Mark?
> >
> >
> > How would the list feel if some enterprising machinist starting turning
> > out perfect undated record crank arms or straight skewer hi-flange hubs?
> > How many Campagnolo Silica pump heads could you sell for $15? Five
> > thousand? But maybe our coveted NOS/NIP parts wouldn't be so dear.
> > Wasn't there a spirited debate about trademarks and the Hetchins name of
> > late. What, no passion for gum hoods? Guess we all need a pair.
> >
> > John Squires
> > NY, NY
> > Publisher--marks man.
>
>
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