Old = cheap

[MikeD]

I'm sure this isn't news to anyone, but I've just been gathering a few bits to get a bike into a ridable state for OWMTBC and was struck by the very affordable nature of stuff that most people don't want Shimano 122mm square taper BBs - £7.99. Ritchey brake pads for cantis - £3/pr. Running costs = low

 

[brocklanders023]

Yep, that's why I enjoy our hobby so much. As long as I keep away from the really rare or tasty stuff I can collect parts and build a mid to high end retro bike for a couple of hundred quid, then get my money back when I sell.

Pretty much found the couple of bikes I'm happy with for rides so now I enjoy collecting parts over time and doing different builds. Doesn't brake the bank and keeps me out of the pub.

 

[legrandefromage]

Just collecting = expensive

Just riding = cheap

 

[Anthony]

Yep, that's why I enjoy our hobby so much. As long as I keep away from the really rare or tasty stuff I can collect parts and build a mid to high end retro bike for a couple of hundred quid, then get my money back when I sell.

Pretty much found the couple of bikes I'm happy with for rides so now I enjoy collecting parts over time and doing different builds. Doesn't brake the bank and keeps me out of the pub.

I couldn't agree more. Do you know, there was a chap on here last week saying he was bored with his Orange 5 with added toys and his titanium bike, so he was looking to buy an 853 Pace or Orange R8 - with £600 Fox, Hopes etc naturally. Must be made of money, that geezer!

 

[brocklanders023]

Didn't say I was bored with the 5, just that I was thinking about a new one. Sell the 5, sell the Vit = Most of a new 5 or a full R8. Can't have both and had a moment of weakness. My 5 has forgiven me now. I've no money but do have value in bikes that I can recycle.

 

[gerryattrick]

brocklanders023 wrote:

Yep, that's why I enjoy our hobby so much. As long as I keep away from the really rare or tasty stuff I can collect parts and build a mid to high end retro bike for a couple of hundred quid, then get my money back when I sell. Cool

Pretty much found the couple of bikes I'm happy with for rides so now I enjoy collecting parts over time and doing different builds. Doesn't brake the bank and keeps me out of the pub. Very Happy

Why would you want to keep out of the pub??

 

[Steve Kish]

Having lavished more dosh than I care to mention on my toy modified car, now sold, my return to cycling has saved me a fortune.

All 3 of my bikes are relatively cheap (most expensive one estimated at about £450) and as a side benefit, I feel healthier and no longer get a partial erection when I sit next to an RS4, RS6, M3, TVR Tamora etc.etc. at traffic lights knowing full well that they'll come second when the lights go green!

 

[brocklanders023]

brocklanders023 wrote:

Yep, that's why I enjoy our hobby so much. As long as I keep away from the really rare or tasty stuff I can collect parts and build a mid to high end retro bike for a couple of hundred quid, then get my money back when I sell. Cool

Pretty much found the couple of bikes I'm happy with for rides so now I enjoy collecting parts over time and doing different builds. Doesn't brake the bank and keeps me out of the pub. Very Happy

Why would you want to keep out of the pub??

Don't want to but if I partied as much as I wanted to I'd be a real mess. :roll: