Originally Posted by gnome

I'm all for other people buying new bikes. I like shiny new bikes and want to live vicariously. These days my bike fund $$ goes to keeping vintage bikes going. After all, while a new bike will be undoubtedly be much better than my current bikes, the rideable vintage ones do ride nicely and are not holding my fat carcass back. After all if I ride them more often I'll get fitter.