Originally Posted by
1989Pre
I think the technology topped-out about 15 years ago. As for younger riders, I think they'll come around once they get some more years under their belts. I can easily see some huge C&V events in say, 2050, but they will be attended mostly by riders who are in their 40's and on.
I think it would be a bit too much to ask any teen or 20-something to ride anything that isn't hot-off-the-press. The song remains the same.
Tech will always improve. But I kind of see what you mean as I tend to agree most improvements beyond the 60's are negligible to an average person, other than styles. The thing about bikes that makes them cool is that you have to pedal them, or they are no longer what would typically be considered a bicycle. Therefore, in it's raw form, many are alike and technology will never fully own them. You can add or subtract all kinds of things, but unlike a car, a bike will run without electronics. At least I think those new fangled ones will.
