Originally Posted by FarHorizon

I don't much disagree with any of youse guys so far. But based on age alone, it's only a matter of time before a Wal-Mart BSO becomes a "classic." As to aesthetic form, some would argue that their Electra Townies already qualify as "classics."

It's good to have a laissez faire attitude toward definitions, but I predict that your elasticity will eventually be challenged (not necessarily a bad thing). I might define somewhat differently: A classic bicycle is "a bicycle work of industrial art that was intended to have worth beyond that of an otherwise mass-produced appliance." It's a slippery definition, I admit, and it casts a broad net. But under my definition, the Wal-Mart BSO would NEVER inherit "classic" status.

I'm not trying to troll, nor am I trying to change anything in this forum. I was just curious.