I’ve only got 8 bikes and 2 of those belong belong to my children.
However, they are not garage queens although some look as those they could be.
I enjoy seeing them being used (when time permits).
With classic cars, I hate the whole low mileage garage queen thing, talking about investment pieces and showing off immaculate examples at car shows. Ferraris are the worst, Porsche not far behind.
My 993 has virtually done 1,000 miles in the past 10 years since my children were born and I couldn’t justify taking it out.
This year, i’ve made it a point on using it. Did a weekend trip to the Le Mams classic with the family and it was brilliant. Lots of interest from other like-minded enthusiasts, great racing, and the atmosphere around Le Mans is fantastic. A real buzz around the town. Will definitely be going back.
I’ve also got so much more respect for the owners who are racing the historic cars. More tricky to drive, and if you crash it, its going to be difficult to restore it. But they look and sound incredible on track and so much more emotive than looking at a parked garage queen at a classic car show.
Back to bikes, i’m building a Yeti Pro FRO for my son’s next bike. My hope is for him (possibly me) to ride it at next years Malverns Classic for the XC and possibly downhill.
He won’t be quick but its great seeing these bikes being used. And i’m hoping to have a Tioga disc drive on it. Hopefully its safe enough to use.