Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
Problem with that inflation thing is you can't find a lugged steel bike brand new for $850 even with crappy components.
True, but it puts things in perspective. I used to think people were crazy to spend over a grand on a new bike - now I see that it is just a sign of modern times/inflation. Likewise, it puts the C&V bike marketplace in a better light with respect to pricing. My Univegas were both bought for under $150 in the past two years. A new comparable bike today would be ten times that.
I'll stick with C&V deals, thankyouverymuch...
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'75 Fuji S-10S bought new, 52k+ miles and still going!
'84 Univega Gran Tourismo
'84 Univega Viva Sport
'86 Miyata 710
'90 Schwinn Woodlands
Unknown brand MTB of questionable lineage aka 'Mutt Trail Bike'
Plus or minus a few others from time-to-time