The sum total of the parts....

[Spokesmann]

Anyway back on topic...

 

[k-rod]

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Think of it this way, an old British single or twin is a backward, inferior, under-powered rattle-can that needs endless fettling and attention to use. Unless someone is totally passionate about them - and thus, probably already own one ... why would anyone want to buy one in this day and age, when motorbikes are as powerful and reliable as they are?

Now, the collectors out there who have owned their Matchless or Norton or Triumph for decades, and love wrenching o the things and bumping and clattering about the country-side at slightly above legal speeds ... well they are the ones who will need the odd bit or part in order to keep their beloved, oil leaking British steel going ...

:idea:

Exactly so.

Although the growing number of Indian Royal Enfield's on the road, throbbing with their massive 500cc 34 BHP engines, do make you question the first part of your post.

:facepalm:

Hipsters have their sensitive/antiquity-philic side.

 

[k-rod]

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Think of it this way, an old British single or twin is a backward, inferior, under-powered rattle-can that needs endless fettling and attention to use. Unless someone is totally passionate about them - and thus, probably already own one ... why would anyone want to buy one in this day and age, when motorbikes are as powerful and reliable as they are?

Now, the collectors out there who have owned their Matchless or Norton or Triumph for decades, and love wrenching on the things and bumping and clattering about the country-side at slightly above legal speeds ... well they are the ones who will need the odd bit or part in order to keep their beloved, oil leaking British steel going ... hence, it is easier to sell the machines in busted up form (unless it happens to be a highly prized collector's model).

:idea:

Strange remark from someone purporting to be interested in old, outdated, anachronistic steel bicycles !

Rk.

Not really, as I custom ordered my retro-bicycle ride brand new back in 1989 ... so I've owned it for ages (like in my comment). If I were to want to start some serious long distance/ competitive road riding ... I'd most likely acquire a recent model hi-falutin carbon-fiber somethingorother (if I had the money).

 

[bagpuss]

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If I were to want to start some serious long distance/ competitive road riding ... I'd most likely acquire a recent model hi-falutin carbon-fiber somethingorother (if I had the money).[/quote]

Carbon :!: No swearing on here please