Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 1,584 Location: Auckland, Mt eden
Posted: Wed 16th Apr 4:11pm Post subject:
inzane wrote:
gotta get me a retro bike before june!!
Undie Hundy Retro DH
Retro downhill race down Worseleys, Saturday 7th of June, 12pm.
Bike must have cost under $100, no suspension, no v-brakes, disks etc, fancy dress compulsory, $5 entry winner takes all! Race will be run rain or shine.
any depreciation allowed, would I be allowed to ride the bike I brought for 1k in 1991?
If it hadn't been stolen
Joined: Dec 25, 2001 Posts: 33,694 Location: Liberty City
Posted: Wed 16th Apr 4:30pm Post subject:
Spokes wrote:
phunk wrote:
Ever thought that the BIANZ was trying to scaremonger everyone into buying bikes now? They are hardly an independent body are they?
I dont think this document was written for the public. They are a trade body. But I have heard about the price issue from other trades before hearing things from the bike trade. I dont just sell bikes........
Yarp - it's actually an internal memo amongst trade members which I came across. I thought it was interesting so asked for permission to publish it on Vorb.
Of course I could be part of a big shadowy conspiracy
the same sort of rumour has been floating around for carbon now for a couple of years. the demand of the military will see carbon prices skyrocket (tm) etc etc
the rise in oil prices should see the introduction of steam and wind powered container ships
Joined: Feb 23, 2005 Posts: 6,571 Location: churchur
Posted: Wed 16th Apr 4:40pm Post subject:
philstar wrote:
inzane wrote:
gotta get me a retro bike before june!!
Undie Hundy Retro DH
Retro downhill race down Worseleys, Saturday 7th of June, 12pm.
Bike must have cost under $100, no suspension, no v-brakes, disks etc, fancy dress compulsory, $5 entry winner takes all! Race will be run rain or shine.
any depreciation allowed, would I be allowed to ride the bike I brought for 1k in 1991?
If it hadn't been stolen
If you think you could buy it for less than $100 these days... I would think it counts...
How many people still ride steel appart from dirt jumpers, single speeders and unicyclists.
As for alloy bikes this should have minimal effect as the reducing number of steel components on the bikes.
Remember Aluminium prices will also rise as our economy slows down however manufacturing processes have improved to the point where they are super efficient and this cost will come down.
Remember Taiwan are better quality manufacturers than China
Joined: Nov 13, 2005 Posts: 5,034 Location: Loving LA
Posted: Wed 16th Apr 4:46pm Post subject:
Tama wrote:
Spokes wrote:
phunk wrote:
Ever thought that the BIANZ was trying to scaremonger everyone into buying bikes now? They are hardly an independent body are they?
I dont think this document was written for the public. They are a trade body. But I have heard about the price issue from other trades before hearing things from the bike trade. I dont just sell bikes........
Yarp - it's actually an internal memo amongst trade members which I came across. I thought it was interesting so asked for permission to publish it on Vorb.
Of course I could be part of a big shadowy conspiracy
Yes a conspiracy
It means bike shop owners will be begging for food to feed thier kids next year
How many people still ride steel appart from dirt jumpers, single speeders and unicyclists.
As for alloy bikes this should have minimal effect as the reducing number of steel components on the bikes.
Remember Aluminium prices will also rise as our economy slows down however manufacturing processes have improved to the point where they are super efficient and this cost will come down.
Remember Taiwan are better quality manufacturers than China
*sigh* reading comprehension is such a lost skill in this day and age
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These price increases also apply to other bike parts such as alloy, rubber, plastics, etc. In addition, there is also a shortage of steel.
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Regarding the "how many people ride steel bikes these days" arguement - I would think there are a metric truckload of Chinese who cruise aound on steel framed bikes? I'd love to know the actual percentages, it wouldn't surprise me at all if us aluminium riders were outnumbered.
Joined: Nov 13, 2005 Posts: 5,034 Location: Loving LA
Posted: Wed 16th Apr 5:09pm Post subject:
Conners wrote:
Regarding the "how many people ride steel bikes these days" arguement - I would think there are a metric truckload of Chinese who cruise aound on steel framed bikes? I'd love to know the actual percentages, it wouldn't surprise me at all if us aluminium riders were outnumbered.
Just think about how many Posties ride Cro-mo frames here everyday.
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