Originally Posted by
BradH
I am 43 and I don't think I've ever seen another rider on lugged steel with DT shifters at a charity ride, not even once.
A guy looked at my wife's 2004 Lemond and called it "old". I had to laugh.
Originally Posted by
tonyfourdogs
I'm 43 now, but I started riding vintage bikes when I was 25. Initially it was because I couldn't afford a new bike, and there were dozens of Peugeots and Raleighs in the 2nd hand market for a steal. As time went by I began to appreciate the bikes for more than just the price point. Newer alu bikes looked ugly to me, and the more the tubes changed shape, the uglier they got imo.
So I do go on group rides from time to time, and I'm the only vintage rider in the group, and probably the youngest in the group too, except perhaps for one other rider.
My favourite part? Catching the carbon fibre guys half way up the hills
So much fun
Also 43 here. And grateful for the enthusiasm of the young folks and the knowledge and support of those who have been riding "vintage" bikes since they were new.