Criteria for Classic & Vintage
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Criteria for Classic & Vintage
What is the criteria in terms of age and other factors for a bike to be considered Classic & Vintage? Would a 2004 Litespeed qualify?
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Too new for me, but then, my bikes are probably too new for some others in C&V. There are forums where there are strict rules about what counts, but I like that C&V is a big tent. It's sort of like classic/antique cars.

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I just posted in another thread a pic of my 04ish easton ultra lite made in usa... any bike older than 15 years old is C&V is my hot take.

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What is a C&V and
Also Rules of thumb for older bikes
C&V is any decent bike the LBS will scoff at, really. We're not concourse judges and welcome just about everyone with open arms (with particular exception to those who ask what's C&V and what's not C&V
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-Kurt
some:
When is a bicycle considered "vintage"?
So what's the difference? Classic vs Vintage
How old is Vintage, and where the bar for Classic?
Definition of "Vintage"
Just what determines "Classic &/or Vintage"?
What qualifies a bike to be either classic or vintage?
How Old Is Classic, Anyway?
How old qualifies as vintage/classic?
What is a classic or vintage bike
Just what determines "Classic &/or Vintage"?
Q: Is there a formal definition of Classic or Vintage?
What constitutes a Classic or Vintage (How old ???)
Define "Classic" and "Vintage," please
How do you define a classic and vintage bike?
What is the definition / cutoff date for Classic & Vintage?
What does Classic & Vintage mean??
Define "Classic & Vintage"
What is the cutoff date for classic or vintage?
Define "Classic" and "Vintage" For Me
What is Classic and Vintage?
How old is vintage/classic?
What constitutes a Classic/Vintage?
When is a bicycle considered "vintage"?
So what's the difference? Classic vs Vintage
How old is Vintage, and where the bar for Classic?
Definition of "Vintage"
Just what determines "Classic &/or Vintage"?
What qualifies a bike to be either classic or vintage?
How Old Is Classic, Anyway?
How old qualifies as vintage/classic?
What is a classic or vintage bike
Just what determines "Classic &/or Vintage"?
Q: Is there a formal definition of Classic or Vintage?
What constitutes a Classic or Vintage (How old ???)
Define "Classic" and "Vintage," please
How do you define a classic and vintage bike?
What is the definition / cutoff date for Classic & Vintage?
What does Classic & Vintage mean??
Define "Classic & Vintage"
What is the cutoff date for classic or vintage?
Define "Classic" and "Vintage" For Me
What is Classic and Vintage?
How old is vintage/classic?
What constitutes a Classic/Vintage?
C&V is any decent bike the LBS will scoff at, really. We're not concourse judges and welcome just about everyone with open arms (with particular exception to those who ask what's C&V and what's not C&V

-Kurt
Last edited by cudak888; 08-03-21 at 08:26 AM.

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