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Old 02-02-17 | 10:50 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.

A marque is born?

Close followers of this forum may know that I'm doing some framework on a vintage Holdsworth for [MENTION=73614]rhm[/MENTION]. What isn't known is there's some tradework going on. Those close followers will also know that he does saddle re-leathering, with custom stampings. When his Holdsworth arrived at Atelier Gugie, I was amazed at the wonderful decaling. Not knowing the Holdsworth label well, one could easily think this was their marque. Having seen some original decals, I can uncategorically state that they are an improvement on the original.

To my surprise, Rudi started working on some new branding for me.

First, a saddle


I have read about the extra thick leather he uses, this will surely last twice, thrice, well, a lot more than the Brooks standard:



The brass rivets are big, fat, beautiful, and remind us of the craftsman who made them:



Completely satisfied with his work, yet there was more:



Decals for downtubes, seat tubes, and gorgeous head badges in brass:



All I can add is, wow!
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