On Dec 30, 2004, at 6:07 PM, Chuck Schmidt wrote:
> Todd Kuzma wrote:
>>
>> On Dec 30, 2004, at 3:28 PM, Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Interesting De Rosa "Classic 1953":
>>>
>>> http://www.nichinao.co.jp/
>>
>> So, Ugo began building frames in 1953. Were they under his own name?
>
> I'd guess that since this is Ugo's "Classic 1953" then these graphics
> on
> the downtube were what he used in 1953, so yes they were built under
> his
> name back then.
The fact that they are selling a "Classic 1953" means little. I could make a Heron "Classic 1953." but that would not mean that there were Herons being built in 1953. Here is Felt Bicycles "1903" complete with all white tires: <http://www.feltracing.com/05_cruiser/2005_1903.html>. I wonder if that is their original logo. ;-)
Todd Kuzma
Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery
Heron Bicycles
LaSalle IL 815-223-1776
http://www.tullios.com/
http://www.heronbicycles.com/