Originally Posted by weirdlookinguy
Thank you so much for the support guys, I am printing this and showing it to my parents. Unfortunately, it probably won't change things much since my parents follow the "newer is better" train of thought. I wish my dad wouldn't be so stubborn sometimes
I'll let you guys know what happens.
Explain to them that an old Miyata, Panasonic, Raleigh or whatever have you that might cost you $50 today cost 20 years ago the equivalent of a $600 modern road bike today. The bikes that were equivalent to the $100 Magnas are practically nonexistant because they were all thrown away.
A good quality steel road bike can last you a lifetime. I ride a 22 year old Panasonic. I'm 20. It has a good chance of outliving me!