Does technology change fast enough in the bike manufacturing world to warrant buying this years new model when older models are so readily available at good prices?
I.O.W. If I were buying a computer, Yes, technology outpaces cost. If I were buying furniture, then no, value doesn’t decrease with time. Are bikes closer to one side of the spectrum?
Are bikes closer to one side of the spectrum?
Much closer to furniture.
No. Bike technology doesn’t change that fast despite the annual marketing hype. It’s not like even a “major” change such as 10 sp from 9 sp is really that significant.
Bikes have a fairly high depreciation. You can pick up a two or three yr old model for half the cost of a new one and there won’t be that much of a techno difference.
My 1970 Px10 is still a nice fast ( faster then I need )light bike. I lose on my 9sp I lose on my 6 sp. I am going the other way, fixed. OH I can lose on it to . It is more fun though.
Down with high tech.
Down with watts
Down with branding
Down with dual pivot brakes
Down with www. on bikes stays
Down with flat black bikes
Down with areo head buckets
Down with STI shifting
Down with clinchers
Down with areo seat tubes
Thom
Wow…and a retogrouch is born
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Great engine + comfort = fast. Other than bike fit not too much about the bike matters.
SciGuy