A neighbor who bought an '81 Semi Pro from me (and won't sell it back) called to say he was bringing over some folks who may want to buy a bike.

I pulled 'em down from the racks and set 'em up, just for fun.

On one side of the garage:
'85 Merckx, '85 Cinelli/Centurion, '87 D'Arienzo/Basso, an '87 Centurion LeMans RS, '88 Raleigh Horizon, '79 Semi Pro.
On the other side of the garage:
'95 Treck OCLV 5500, '96 Kestrel 200SCi, '98 Kestrel KM40 Airfoil, '13 Merckx EMX3, '06 Cinelli XLR8R-2, '04 Quintana Roo Kilo
On one end of the garage:
'95 Klein Quantum, '95 Hot Tubes TT.

In comes the group, 3 young male college graduates, the dad/neighbor, and a little pixie, obviously the object of affection of one of the lads.

Typical C&V moment, as they walk around and pick up the bikes, one by one. At least they weren't kicking the tires.
They think the LeMans RS is a tank, but they appreciate the truck mentality. "It's like a Surly."

Pixie wants the QR Kilo; boyfriend agrees. Then again, if I were him, I'd agree to about anything she said.

One young man asks about the Kestrels; he is 5'8" and he wants to spend $500 max. The 200SCi is $600.
"Pretty heavy for all carbon," he says. Yep, it's a '95 and those Rev-X wheels aren't the lightest.
"Price firm?" he asks. Yep, full tricolor 8-sp STI, carbon post, new saddle, carbon wheels, pretty much non-negotiable.
"Well, it sure is cool." I offer a test ride on the Trek OCLV 5500. "Nah, it's got those old (downtube) shifters."
He wants to come back and try out the 200SCi for a week (my offer, his decision).

One of them is 6'2" and all he wants is a set of aero clip-ons, and to make Pixie happy. Can't blame him there.
He wants the QR re-done in road trim. For $300. I'll see what I can do. Pixie's kind of got everyone's attention.

The other is 6' and he wants advice on flipping his current ride for "all carbon." I tell him CL.
He asks if I'll find him another bike. Hmm, 58cm. There's a SystemSix EVO on CL, and I tell him I'll look.
He moves to the '85 orange Merckx. His dad starts laughing. Go ahead, take it down the street.
He hops on and is gone. His dad asks "really?" I'm confident he won't want it. "Why not?" Peer pressure.
Sonny comes back, is a little confused, "it's steel, right?" "How can it be so smooth?" Uh, it's steel.

Now, the 6'2" guy wants a taste, so I put him and the other guy on the Cinelli and the D'Arienzo, tell all 3 to get lost for 15-20 minutes.

Dad says, "what are you going to do if they want one of those?" Tell you to open your wallet real wide.

Meanwhile, we talk bikes. He still won't part with the Semi Pro. No problem, I point to the '79. Got my fix.

"Tres Hombres" return. They all now have that dazed and confused look. Their belief system is under attack.
"These are so much heavier, but they ride the same as our bikes, even better." Let out the line a little...
"So, how much for one of these?" Dad/neighbor is really laughing now. Not for sale, just a little lesson.
Pixie says "I don't get it." Bless her little heart.

Boyfriend decides the QR Kilo is worth a try, so I'll see what I can do for Her. Road setup is actually not a bad idea for her.

As they leave, all they can talk about are the steel bikes.
Dad/neighbor calls, says they're all on their phones, looking for steel bikes on CL.

World Domination, one bike at a time.