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A very interesting read, if you are a fan of the original Triumph motorcycles. It is an extremely in depth account, quite literally blow by blow, with an immense amount of detail. For this reason it will not appeal to all, particularly anyone looking for a superficial glossy overview, but if you've ever really wondered exactly what happened to Triumph and the Meriden Co-op and what led to their ultimate demise, then this is your opportunity to find out. I found myself willing the Meriden lads on, as I read, hoping somehow it could have a different ending, from the one I knew had happened almost 30 years ago. It did make me feel even fonder of my 1973 Triumph Tiger, giving me a greater perspective of it's significance in motorcycle history, and the people who built it - if only there'd been a happy ending!Read full review
Mr. Rosamond has done an excellent job recounting the last days of the Meridan Co-Op, the last days of the air cooled Bonneville. With the many outside -- and controlling -- factions pulling and pushing the company around it's a wonder it survived as long as it did. But, as Mr. Rosamond indicates, that was due to a loyalty not only from the Meridan worker but to the Triumph rider. In spite of the apparent inept short-sightedness by its parent company, the most popular British motorcycling name survived because it was simply "the world's greatest motorcycle." Rosamond tells of the monumental struggle to overcome that bungling and onslaught by a government subsidized competition from the Orient. Lessons experienced, lessons for tomorrow.
Insiders view of what happened at Meriden. Kinda long winded and opinionated, but a detailed account.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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