Originally Posted by
gridplan
I don't like the idea of even more repros on the market. Would the frames you're talking about be distinct enough from the originals to tell them apart if they were repainted and re-badged as originals? I have a lot invested in my vintage collection. The last thing I want as a collector is an even tougher time than I now have distinguishing real from repro. That was a concern I voiced to Mike Kone when he announced the resurrection of the Herse marque.
Repro was a poor choice on my part and I apologize for the confusion. I am not thinking of taking a defunct name/brand and re-tooling it like Herse. In my creative discussion with my friend the original idea was closer to Ibis and their Scorcher. Build a classic bike in a particular style and offer it for a reasonable price . It won't change every season and their won't be more than a few variations.
So what would be the inspiration be? Colnago,Masi,DeRosa....???