Originally Posted by
duke_of_hazard
.........................................2) People selling 20+ year old 'vintage' bikes for $200-300 . I dont understand how any bike that is 20+ year old can be worth so much? For that price I can purchase NEW entry level models from good bike manufacturers. Why would anyone buy this 'vintage' crap?
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My 1987 Schwinn 'vintage' crap...
... but you won't find one in this condition for $200-300 and you can't buy a NEW entry level model from any manufacturer (other than a custom builder) at any price that is equal in quality or value.
Originally Posted by duke_of_hazard
Bicycles technology improves every year so newer materials/manufacturing will be superior to older models.
"vintage" crap components. Found on eBay:
