>>1669659I see what you're saying anon, but think you're wrong in the sense that yes, bikes clearly lose their value rather quickly and yes, 26" wheels and friction shifters will first fully depreciate, then increase in value as people look to repair, replace or build bikes they consider vintage. Find me a complete XT dear head group set that isn't worn to shit or for that matter NOS XTR M950 chainrings that cost less than $500 or early 90's Ritchey 26" OCR WCS wheels....and your friction shifters...anything Campagnolo you will pay out the ass for.
There are people in your camp and there are people in my camp and there are people in other camps. More people tend to want to buy a bike that is as close to original as possible rather than buy someones basket case 'custom build bro'. Frankly, if you want to spend $8,000 to $12,000 on a new carbon Stumpjumper with carbon this and that and that was made in China you are obviously free to do so; your money. I personally do not find value in such purchases and would rather some rich fag who is money stupid make the purchase for me and pick up the bike after some depreciation. Plus, I think HAND MADE old steel frames are bad ass anyhow.
Pic related, if I ever found one for sale and complete I would spend whatever it takes to have one.
