NEW BIKE?

[SEPTIKANGEL]

Its the depreciation which worries me. ...then as soon as I wheel the bike out of the showrrom, its lost 2k....two yrs time, maybe back down to 6k?...so thats 8k cost for 4 yrs riding. feck, thats frightening.But its a symptom of a low volume / high price market. just a few years back it cost 2 K every 2 yrs to trade a bike., so its doubled.Question is...do I want to play ?.. Its the first time in years I have the cash to buy almost anything out there now...but am so held back at the thought of what it will be losing in value  in a few years.

Think you've hit the nail on the head with my thoughts too.  The CT is a fine bike, but current climate is making me more careful I suppose -  as needs be - or maybe I am turning into me Dad.  I'm fortunate enough to own 2 bikes which are holding their own reasonaby well value wise - and there's nothing wrong with either of 'em.  Stealers offer drivel on a part ex. while still wanting serious wonga for the new bike.  Well I think I've had enough - I can afford to buy, but have probably decided subconciously to stick two fingers up to the new bike trade - in fact I'm going to the Stafford Classic bike show next weekend - see you there!
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