tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11254826.post113712653718498153..comments2023-09-05T10:02:39.075-05:00Comments on Still Life with Cranston Ritchie: Confederate designSurlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11809693173008695179noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11254826.post-1137355454787880722006-01-15T14:04:00.000-06:002006-01-15T14:04:00.000-06:00I was trying to say I really don't know if I shoul...I was trying to say I really don't know if I should think they are the Paris Hilton of motorcycling or just guys tring to build bikes who are also design and buisiness oriented. They seem very "corporate" in their way of describing things and that may be just what it takes to survive. Again, it could be sour grapes. I really cant make up my mind. Thanks for reading.Surlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809693173008695179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11254826.post-1137211056579848262006-01-13T21:57:00.000-06:002006-01-13T21:57:00.000-06:00I appreciate what you're saying, but to offer a co...I appreciate what you're saying, but to offer a counter-point: until a company starts selling huge numbers of a product, any product, it's best for that company to appeal to the top 10% of the market because it costs a LOT to hand-build something. <BR/><BR/>Alas, the top 10% of the motorcycle market tend to be pretentious asses that will rarely ride their trophy bike. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, my point is just that they're trying to make a living, which means appealing to the people with the money. I'm sure if they could sell their bikes to everyone for a low price, they would (at least, I hope so.).<BR/><BR/>That said, I sure wish Exile Cycles wouldn't have gone on TV. Now I'm <I>never</I> going to be able to get one... <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, have you seen http://spookytoothcycles.com/ ?<BR/><BR/>Great post, anyway, I know what you mean about being torn between admiring the craftsmanship and innovations, and being disgusted by how it is presented.Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.com