View Poll Results: Would you pay extra for parts from fast people's bikes?
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It depends on if I like them or not
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SOmething different
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Would you pay extra for parts from fast people's bikes?
09-01-07, 12:59 AM
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Not obese just overweight
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Would you pay extra for parts from fast people's bikes?
Would you pay extra for parts from fast people's bikes?
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09-01-07, 01:04 AM
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Not obese just overweight
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The idea of buying a relic is that you get something with power imbued into it by the original owner. If Armstrong (or Ullrich) was selling his crank but asking a little more than market, would you buy it? Do you like the idea of creating a bike with relics from superpowerful riders?
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09-01-07, 01:04 AM
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Not obese just overweight
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09-01-07, 01:10 AM
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I'd pay a bit more for crank used by Lance. But not because it's imbued with anything. I'd want it as a keepsake.
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I wouldn't. But that's because I'm not a souvenir hunter. Like rad said it would be a keepsake
09-01-07, 02:06 AM
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For usable bike parts no; for a collectible yes.
09-01-07, 06:55 AM
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Blast from the Past
No, hang around and get to know a few mechanics at the big races. Come end of the season there are some real deals on wheels, ect
09-01-07, 08:02 AM
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no....just because I don't have any interest in collecting something like that
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The idea of buying a relic is that you get something with power imbued into it by the original owner. If Armstrong (or Ullrich) was selling his crank but asking a little more than market, would you buy it? Do you like the idea of creating a bike with relics from superpowerful riders?
09-01-07, 09:19 AM
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What?
Dude, step away from the hash pipe.
Dude, step away from the hash pipe.
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09-01-07, 10:50 AM
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There is a 1999 Trek 5500 "Lance Limited Edition" bike on eBay right now for $5,000. It comes with a certificate of authenticity (333 of 1999 made) and was personally autographed by Lance and comedian Robin Williams with a felt-tipped Sharpie at the Ride for the Roses (all of this according to the eBay seller). It has been ridden 15,000 miles so it had not exactly been kept in a vault for 8 years.
https://cgi.ebay.com/1999-Trek-5500-L...QQcmdZViewItem
In this case, Lance himself actually touched this bike, but is it worth $5K? Mmmm -- not to me.
https://cgi.ebay.com/1999-Trek-5500-L...QQcmdZViewItem
In this case, Lance himself actually touched this bike, but is it worth $5K? Mmmm -- not to me.
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09-01-07, 11:00 AM
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Parts no.
I would pay a premium for a complete team bike though. There is no objective reason for this, it's really only owning a piece of history and I would place a higher value on that history over a "stock" version.
I would pay a premium for a complete team bike though. There is no objective reason for this, it's really only owning a piece of history and I would place a higher value on that history over a "stock" version.
09-01-07, 11:24 AM
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Would you pay extra for a fast person's used cycling shorts?
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09-01-07, 11:34 AM
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No. If I'm buying a used part to put on my bike I want it from the slow skinny nerdy guy with the power tap that cleans his bike after every ride.
09-01-07, 11:41 AM
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Not only would I not do it. I would heap ridicule on anybody who did!
Reminds me of those mindless chickies who screamed and swooned whenever Elvis would give them a sweaty neckerchief.
09-01-07, 12:29 PM
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Would I buy a used 2+ race formula 1 engine as a collectible? Yes.
Would I buy one to use myself? Hell no.
Would I buy one to use myself? Hell no.
09-01-07, 12:59 PM
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Never. The only component that made the part fast is not included with the purchase.
As for pro parts, I wouldn't even buy those at a discount, because the speed that is "imbued" into it will be offset and eclipsed by the slowness I will add to it.
As for pro parts, I wouldn't even buy those at a discount, because the speed that is "imbued" into it will be offset and eclipsed by the slowness I will add to it.
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09-02-07, 12:58 AM
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My favorite bike is my Al Orbea with full Record I got in a swap meet from the Jelly Belly team manager for $1000 with no wheels. So, I'd definitely buy fast people's equipment but I'd never pay extra for anything.
09-02-07, 01:31 AM
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The vast majority of parts I buy are castoffs from pro teams. There is no way in hell I'd pay more for them just because of who rode them before me. They are dirt cheap and I like them that way!
