An example of my first road bike 1972- better size, same import batch. I was 12 and 5’-7”, everyone thought I would attain 6’. Nope.
my second road bike purchased in early 1974, sold off as a frameset plus in 1975, repurchased in 1983 - just received another overhaul.
‘My track bike from 1975, still hanging on a hook. I do not expect to sell that. Was made for me.
I bought a replacement of my first Masi early in the pandemic period - same color, to replace my stolen one.
my First mtb, a Ritchey from 1988.
these may not be forever bikes but the decades are reeling on.
periodically I look for a similar bike to my long sold off Harry Quinn criterium bike. There were two others in that import batch. The design was typical ultra short wheelbase of the mid 70’s, 37.25”. For a 22” ctt frame.
maybe one will turn up.