What's the attraction of Retro Bikes?

[davemev]

Hi guys

I was asked this question tonight in a feed! The actual question was "whats the attraction to retro bikes? is it like vinyl vs digital music?" I'm interested to find out what everybody thinks!

The feed it was on was viewtopic.php?f=2&t=266894&p=1999913#p1999913

Looking forward to seeing the responses!

Dave

 

[mikee]

Not a clue

 

[fluroforks]

Having all the things you wanted when you were younger but couldn't afford.

 

[Lysander]

I FEAR CHANGE!!! :x

 

[poweredbypies]

:? Parts that look beautiful aswell as usable, well some of the time

 

[pcoto]

old vs new - can you do the same stuff on a 20 yr old £800 (when it was new) as you can on an £800 bike today? old school - better vfm?

 

[widowmaker]

Retro bikes have SOUL !!!!!

 

[Pyro Tim]

a mixture of what others here have said.

Soul
Having what I wanted, dreamed of, but couldn't afford
Form and function are beautiful
Good value for money

 

[mr.bibendum]

Slender steel frames.

Wacky color schemes.

Stuff designed & built to last.

Slightly less theft-prone.

DIY playground.

Great value for money.

Global online used-parts market.

 

[dyna-ti]

Not a clue

Ive oft wondered myself. but found the effort too much and gave up.