Originally Posted by
Pop N Wood
.. so what does the OP mean by "investment"...
I shake my head when this type of discussion comes up. Appreciating assets are investments. These are purchased with the intent that they will increase in value over time.
Bicycles are depreciating assets. These are expensed in the year of purchase or depreciated on a schedule. So, enjoy the recreation that your new bike provides you. The bike is always worth less than when you bought it new, unless you're talking about a particular bicycle ridden by Fausto Coppi or Merckx for a stage race or a grand tour win, and even then appreciation will be minimal.