Originally Posted by
Commodus
I'm not really following your argument here. You started off by saying that traditional frames wouldn't sell, and now you seem to be saying that future Lemond bikes would likely be traditional, because that's what sells.
To my mind, there is a void in the marketplace for an American road bike. Sure you have Trek and Specialized but those companies have determinedly watered down their image with hybrids and other such nonsense. I think Cervelo has proven that an innovative company can be successful focusing purely on the high end of bike retail. Perhaps an American company with some name cachet and some innovation could give American cyclists - especially in a certain age group, which seems to be buying a lot of these high end bikes - something with some history to buy and be proud of.
Excellent post, agreed. Maybe its a stretch, or wishful thinking on my part, couldnt a well known such as Cannondale, take a shot @ possibly working w/ Lemond, to build, good quality bikes, for a niche market? I mean, imo, it could only make their brand name even bigger, should it work. I see nothing wrong w/ a company trying to take a gamble on something like that. Offer steel & carbon, maybe even some titanium offerings? A line of bikes in those offerings, imo, would gain whoever an even BIGGER fan base.
Every person ive spoken to about Lemond bikes, say theyre nice, and still ride that way. Then again, thats 3 people, but still.