For me; the only thrill comes from original.
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it ain't the real deal !!!
Once again...WHY bother???
Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga
-----Original Message----- From: "P.C. Kohler" <kohl57@starpower.net> Sent: Nov 8, 2005 9:25 PM To: Nick Zatezalo <nickzz@mindspring.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Fake Hoods & Decals & What Else
"Why any one wants to buy a non-original part is totally beyond my comprehension; unless they are also looking to deceive for profit or gratification.
Reproductions are nothing more or less than substitutes for the real thing. Why bother?????"
Wow, Nick... I thought I was a purist!
What about Nick's (Lloyds Cycles) decals? They are reproductions of the originals. Would these be worth bothering with? Are you going to hold out for originals. Or indeed what about repainting a cycle with non original paint? Or what about my reproduction (albeit clearly offered as such) Raleigh roadster grips c. 1950s? I guess this project must have been "gratifying"; it sure as heck hasn't been profitable!
How long has it been since Campagnolo made these globe badged brake hoods? A quarter of a century?? Methinks it's not going to be that much longer before the last of the "real thing" is dragged, kicking and screaming, from the fridge (or wherever these are best mummified) and put on eBay for a Buy it Now at $178.00? Sooner or later, reproductions of some of the essential perishables are going to be required. And welcome. Even if the recreator does it for gratification and profit.
Peter Kohler
Washington DC USA