Originally Posted by
blacknbluebikes
hmmm. interesting "inflation calc" here... I notice in article "... at $2,100, the Ross Road Criterium was beyond the means of most racers..." So, that number goes into an inflation calculator and it's equivalent to $5,332 today. Granted, a very expensive bike, but I'd best that most Cat4's are riding at least that cost... are we "richer" than we were?
1984 was the second year of an economic recovery. Things were getting better, unemployment was dropping and life was looking much nicer, but still, that was a chunk of change for a lot of riders. In 1984 you could by a Ford Escort for $5189, or a GMC C1500 for $5400. Priorities are different today than back then I guess.