I bought a Kona Eighty-Eight. It is an old schoolthing so does it qualify me as having a classic, or am I a wannabe? I am also thinking about getting a New Schwinn Cruiser.

While not technically a classic it does emulate one quite well. Nice looking bike.

geez, are those real or fake wooden rims? That is a real looker.

Edit: "Wood anodized" that's a new one!

Dat is a great looking bike, but it aint no classic. kinda like new mini coopers or vw bugs. a nice modern interpretation but not a classic. There is still hope for you though, buy an OLD schwinn cruiser.

great looking bike. Destined to be a classic. There is a Amish wood shop areound my way that has a sign up, "Antiques made daily" .

Hmmm. One seemingly immutable law of collectability is that items that are intended to be collectable usually end up not being collectable. So, I might guess it will not be terribly collectable. On the other hand, who cares? If it is a fun or useful bike to ride, then you win.

jim

Looks like a fun bike for urban cruising and trails. How does it stop though?

At this time in it's life it is neither vintage nor classic. I really think the word classic is misused much of the time. A Raleigh 3 speed is a Classic as are many other bikes.

FWIW



clas·sic
Pronunciation:
\ˈkla-sik\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
French or Latin; French classique, from Latin classicus of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis
Date:
circa 1604

1 a: serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value <classic literary works> b: traditional, enduring <classic designs> c: characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year <a classic suit>

Aaron