Originally Posted by
bonechilling
Looking at the feedback of both buyers, it's obvious that these bikes are going to collectors. These are well-heeled buyers who can afford to drop some coin when they really want something. Attributing this stuff to "hipsters" is just kind of silly.
The question was posed not in the sense that hipsters are necessarily buying these two particular bikes, but more in the sense that hipster demand is driving up prices overall. Not necessarily all bad-- At least our beloved classic and vintage bikes are fashionable and increasingly sought after now.
The downside being higher prices...
