What state is retro biking in at the moment?

A six year 'bump' for an interesting thread

''What state is retro biking in at the moment?''

Certainly healthier than when this thread started!

There 12 bikes in the garage now.
 
al-onestare":1rcozece said:
Just my 2 pence, pretty much summarised what's been mentioned.

1. Broadly I have what I want. I'm riding, not building - and to be fair, riding is WAY more fun!
2. What I still want is proper rare so the likelihood of getting one is slim. So I'll just wait and wait and be back with a flurry if I ever get one of them.
3. It's the summer, there are better things to do!

Popularity will always change, that's life. Anything "vintage" is "in" at the moment so that's impacted us, not always for the better. But as long as folk keep riding the older bikes, there'll always be a "retrobike" - whatever that looks like.

Right now, pricing is ridiculous compared with a few years ago, in fact, even 12 months ago.

I do think the yearly update on retro would be good, or at least bring in new categories as and when. With some decent moderating and re-placement of build threads in could work. I think years would be much better than any other criteria so we get to see the best design evolution and cross-over.

The only theme I can't relate to is the old vs. new, preferring new and somehow linking that to fitness. It's just me, I can't relate to that - whether you have a modern or old bike - the fitter you are, the higher the chance you'll get more out if it. Again, just my two pence.

Pretty much this although #1 is debatable sometimes.
 
My trusty Marin shopper is getting regularly spotted by blokes of a certain age. One even called it a classic recently. I'm getting worried somebody'll nab it.
 
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Holy thread resurrection Cheeseman!

Must admit the site is busier then it was back then although the rides seem to have become even less frequent. Plenty of new and active members that have replaced the old gang so all is well. My kids have grown up a bit now too so more time for bikes. :D
 
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brocklanders023":2kdyuqai said:
Holy thread resurrection Cheeseman!

Must admit the site is busier then it was back then although the rides seem to have become even less frequent. Plenty of new and active members that have replaced the old gang so all is well. My kids have grown up a bit now too so more time for bikes. :D

My kids too, 2014 was when #1 appeared and now #2 is three years old I seem to have found a few more hours. My last bike build was two years ago and I’m getting the itch for something, erm, retro.
 
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Chapeau! Velo":mg0j79ef said:
brocklanders023":mg0j79ef said:
Holy thread resurrection Cheeseman!

Must admit the site is busier then it was back then although the rides seem to have become even less frequent. Plenty of new and active members that have replaced the old gang so all is well. My kids have grown up a bit now too so more time for bikes. :D

My kids too, 2014 was when #1 appeared and now #2 is three years old I seem to have found a few more hours. My last bike build was two years ago and I’m getting the itch for something, erm, retro.

Exactly the same as me, 6 and 3. :cool:
 
legrandefromage":2i12p9cw said:
I am now officially middle aged...

Yep, me too. My mate was saying today that his prospective new squeeze is 47, to which I scoffed that she’s nearly 50 until he reminded me that we’re not far behind. :facepalm:
 
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All my retro MTBs have gone and my "modern" Merlin is rapidly becoming retro. Still riding XT thumbies and M735 mechs on my grotty weather bike though.
 
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