Cyclists really are in their own world

[AmandaJR]

Also - as stated - since gyms closed and lockdown the prices and availability of all fitness gear has gone through the roof.

 

[clubchamp98]

Don't want to start a new cycling thread, so as this one has become a bit general purpose I'll add this to it...
I've been cycling a little to break up my exercise patterns and have enjoyed it more than I expected...
I've done a little cycle touring in the last couple of years. It's been fantastic. I've not taken my own (elderly) steed, but have hired something when I've got there for a few days. I'm thinking I might go as far as to get my own kit, so I've done what I would do if I was looking at golf clubs - browse ebay for kit that's a few years old but essentially not much different to what's currently available.
Imagine my surprise to see that most of it is not much cheaper than new, and even bikes that are more than 10 years old are still very expensive.
I'm intrigued at the difference - the demographic is similar. Golf clubs are even less likely to suffer meaningful wear and tear than bikes. And yet golf clubs more than a few years old are a pittance, while bikes that I might have purchased 20 years ago still cost 100s of pounds.
What gives??

Golf clubs cost you money. Green fees etc.
Bikes save you money. Travel expenses .

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

The parts that wear on a bike are pretty cheap and easy to replace and can also be upgraded to more modern spec so a 5 or 10 year old bike can still be in very good condition.

 

[fundy]

The parts that wear on a bike are pretty cheap and easy to replace and can also be upgraded to more modern spec so a 5 or 10 year old bike can still be in very good condition.

triggers broom syndrome

 

[pendodave]

Thanks all. There's plenty of truth in all of it. Especially that demand is likely to be pretty high over the next few weeks. I guess I'm not the only one who has nothing better to spend hobby cash on.
Also, I'm imagining that bike magazines are not full of ads promising 10 mph faster or 'extra forgiveness' for every new bike ever produced.
One good thing is that, despite everything, I have not signed up to any bike forums or started reading bike monthly magazine. Or even watching youtube videos which promise to stop me veering uncontrollably from left to right...

 

[Diamond]

Friend of mine got access to a cycling forum similar to this one - yes they have Brexit and Covid-19 threads just the same as us but nowhere near as funny or educated as we is. But some of their other threads around Covid-19 are truly unbelievable.

There is one for people to post their best times for particular routes with comments about how good it is so few cars are on the road and that this should continue indefinitely.
Another one has pages critising pedestrians and "non-serious" cyclists for getting in their way.
And one more has a ton of comments slagging off the police for stopping them riding in bulk around Box Hill in Surrey so they can do the Olympic course.

They are totally on another planet to everyone else.

Absolutely. Where does getting dressed in Lycra and cycling 20 miles fit into the message of stay home protect the NHS? Anyone that leaves the house needs a very good reason, I would be happy to horse whip and castrate cyclists if they come past my house. I just need Boris to give me the nod,I will get those rusty garden shears out the shed.

 

[larmen]

Bikes on eBay are currently in very high demand.

Sales have gone through the roof with the lockdown and it’s taking time for new bikes to be delivered so people are buying from Facebook and eBay.

Some of the prices I have seen are a joke.

I should really try to shift my TT bike then, but I am actually worried about trying to sell anything if real value on eBay. People here have problems selling an 80£ golf club, I wouldn’t want to have that with a 1500+ bike.

 

[User20204]

I put my cx bike on gumtree last week and could've sold it a dozen times over, wished I'd advertised for more.

I doubt there will be much demand for a TT bike mind, though many may not know the difference.

Had my first shot of an emtb, oh my word, that is the future, they are magnificent.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I should really try to shift my TT bike then, but I am actually worried about trying to sell anything if real value on eBay. People here have problems selling an 80£ golf club, I wouldn’t want to have that with a 1500+ bike.

You should try gumtree then. I advertised a bike on there for £1800 and a guy offered me £200

Gumtree really is the home of the halfwit.

 

[larmen]

Cyclocross seems to be the new midlife crisis now, and everyone needs equipment. I had my crisis during the Ironman area ;-)

 

[Jimaroid]

I’m desperate to get back in my own little world. Missing this more than golf.

 

[sunshine]

I put my cx bike on gumtree last week and could've sold it a dozen times over, wished I'd advertised for more.

I doubt there will be much demand for a TT bike mind, though many may not know the difference.

Had my first shot of an emtb, oh my word, that is the future, they are magnificent.

Please educate me - what's the difference between cx, tt, emtb, other types?

 

[larmen]

Cyclocross bike is like a road bike with knobbly tires.
A road bike is also sometimes called a racing bike which had drop bars (look like a weird S).
Emtb is an electric mountain bike.
TT is a time trial bike, it is what you see triathletes using. It is faster but because you don’t ride it in groups you have less control. Most of the time you don’t have your hands anywhere near the brakes.

Most bikes you see are hybrids. They are a bit like road bikes but have mudguards and a different handle bar (flattish) for more comport.

 

[Beezerk]

Had my first shot of an emtb, oh my word, that is the future, they are magnificent.

My Emtb is probably the best thing I've ever bought, soooo much fun.
Which one did you test ride?

 

[User20204]

My Emtb is probably the best thing I've ever bought, soooo much fun.
Which one did you test ride?

Twas a Cube HT but if and when I buy one it will be a FS.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

We are going to get ourselves a simple indoor cycle trainer 'stand'. Don't have to speed around town and around the country on a bike to keep fit.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

We are going to get ourselves a simple indoor cycle trainer 'stand'. Don't have to speed around town and around the country on a bike to keep fit.

True but turbo trainers have to be one of the most boring forms of exercise ever inverted. One of the great things about cycling is being out in the fresh air and seeing things around you.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Twas a Cube HT but if and when I buy one it will be a FS.

I quite like Cube bikes.

I am looking at the Attain SL 2020 Road bike but I am not getting it now as its full whack, I shall wait till the mad panic on buying bikes dies down and will get it for less than a grand.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

True but turbo trainers have to be one of the most boring forms of exercise ever inverted. One of the great things about cycling is being out in the fresh air and seeing things around you.

Have you tried Zwift Gordon.

Its perfect for winter cycling and its kept me going over winter and even now with the lockdown its been awesome.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Have you tried Zwift Gordon.

Its perfect for winter cycling and its kept me going over winter and even now with the lockdown its been awesome.

No, if I can't get out on the bike I'm quite happy to do something else. Concept looks good though