the most frustrating thing about retro bikes

[orange71]

I don't find them frustrating at all as I'm not a parts perfectionist, I don't care if mine get scratched and I have all the necessary tools - unlike modern bikes where I'd be stuffed

 

[REKIBorter]

Trying to find period correct parts in good condition for a reasonable price. That's why most of my builds use modern parts built up in a retro style.

 

[Elev12k]

As mainly buying type of guy: upgoing prices?

Part of the reason why I not seriously browse on MTBs anymore.

 

[Kestonian]

Re: Frustrating

Square taper cranks and brakes that don't work!

This bit only frustrates me because Baker, Gould, Tomac, Overend etc. went way faster on what was - compared to modern rigs - a bedstead, than I ever could on a top end tricked out dream machine!

 

[conceptsails]

The bits and bobs that were horded in my bike shed in 1992 un loved or not needed, that i no longer have and indeed would now pay good money for if i could find them fro sale anywhere. Yesterdays junk is todays treasure!

 

[dyna-ti]

ripping out 18 year old threads on hard to come by parts :roll:

Oh God, please dont remind me

 

[toons]

Narrow bars.