I have an analogy. I have bought custom bikes, Made in America, for my new bike purchases. They last me a long time because...….well, they were built just to my requirements - fit-wise and purpose-wise. I frequently recommend people buy a custom to fit their needs exactly. Every time there are people who respond, 'Custom bikes are BS; and the proof is that I've purchased 10 off-the-shelf bikes in the last 3 years that only required some changes to fit me well' .
edit: I am not a bike snob. I am bike frugal.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Last edited by Wildwood; 07-24-18 at 06:15 PM.