Originally Posted by
oldroads
Yeah people are focused on other things, mostly non-physical things like social media, plus no one even knows how to change a flat.
As mentioned before, sport cycling is as popular now as it’s been for many decades. There is no indication that it is diminishing at all. Road cycling, gravel riding, bike packing and mountain biking are all very popular. The reason prices are down is those people who are active in the sport aren’t interested in old bikes and the performance compromises made when riding them. There are people who ride bikes and those who collect them and this is two separate markets and the vintage market is collapsing as collectors age out of the hobby.