Re: [CR]Japanese respect

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

From: "henox" <henox@icycle.net>
To: "Ron Gurth" <rononice@yahoo.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <20030423212516.89399.qmail@web12508.mail.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Japanese respect
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:12:02 -0700


Subject: [CR]Japanese respect

Ron wrote:


> I believe Rivendell said the Atlantis and Rambouillet are built by Toyo of Japan. The design, forkcrown and lug design are Riv's, but the execution and paint are Toyo. Is this the same as the "Toei" noted in previous posts?

No. TOYO and TOEI are different builders.
>Does this 'constructuer' build with their name on the frame, or just others?

If you are asking about TOYO, they do build with their name on the frame. TOYO likes OE business because it allows them to concentrate on what they do best, which is manufacturing rather than marketing.

Hugh Enox
La Honda