I know there was a thread about this a while back, but no matter the search terms I put in, I can't locate it. But inspired by the recent "Decade" project thread, I got to thinking about the logic to collections out there. So many bikes to explore out there, I suspect having "confines" to what you buy, keep, etc... is a good thing.

So, I am wondering two things:

1. Do you have a "logic" to you collection and if so, what? By type (i.e., touring bikes); by country (italian); brand (raleigh); etc...?

2. In thinking about my own collection, I just realized I am sort of on track for an collection built around bikes from many of the main producing counties that are from each of the "main" steel tubing manufacturers (not each tube type obviously). And if I go with this as a logic, what am I missing?

I have:
Reynolds 531--Peugeot
Tange 2--Centurion
Ishiwata 22-- Batavus
Columbus SL--Guerciotti

I also have a USA made raleigh with their own labeled tubing, so maybe that would count too! But basically, I've got french, japanese, dutch, italian bike with 4 of the big tubings.

Not that I'll necessarily do it, but I am guessing if I kept this as a theme I'd need to add True Temper and Vitus (steel) and American, maybe swiss, german makers? Oh yeah, and how can I forget a british maker?!

Other lower profile interesting tubing makers to think about?

Thanks for thoughts on both questions!