Originally Posted by
ironwood
I guess I do remember reading about him. Who knows why something is valued so highly? Remember tulip bulbs?
I fully respect good craftsmanship and I am a Cinelli fan myself. But since living in Europe I have a different view on USA. A breakthrough seems to be very important in the states and ones you do, everyone will follow you. Others make money of you and think they look better in your shine. And it's totally risk free, the opposite, to honor the unknown and requires courage and you will have to defend your opinions. Which isn't strange, sheep usually don't have to defend anything.