Originally Posted by
531phile
I'm really impressed with the prices of Bridgestone bikes. Some models like the XO line, RB-1 and MB-1 command some serious buckage and are highly desirable.
Which bike brands/models that sell now would keep their values or even go up 10-20 years from now.
For me, I think if Surly were to somehow disappear now or in the near future, their bikes would experience the same sort of status. They have an unique brand image and their bikes are well thought out.
A really good question. I'm surprised there aren't more responses. So, I'll jump in with my 2 cents. I'll try to stick with major brands. Chicago built Paramounts have reached cult status and I see no drop in interest. Waterford built Paramounts are on the rise now because their Chicago brothers are almost unaffordable. Vintage Treks are going for what a custom 531 frame of the same era goes for. IMO, vintage Treks are overvalued. As mentioned earlier US Built Cannondales are sleepers. I'm sure they're headed higher. I'm just not sure when or how much.