Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: '64 Bianchi CDM, '62ish Altenburger Cinelli Mod B, '63-64 Cinelli SC, 69 Rene Herse Competition, '71 Gitane SC, '73 Cinelli SC, '73-74 Colnago Super,, '73-74 Cinelli SC, '78ish counterfeit Confente, '82 Medici Gran Turismo, '67ish Mondia Speciale
If it were a plain fork with no markings, it would be in the grey area of respectability.
But, to sell a Basso fork without noting as such is just plain weasely, if not outright dishonest.