I always tell them "when I brought it back in 1986 I paid $250 for it." My trusty little blue bike has certainly paid for itself a few times over and I'm so glad to have made this purchase.

My cycle buddies are also amazed that I still have the original chain ring, rear cassette and chain on my bike as well.

Heck I figure it is all paid and more importantly I love this bike so there is no need to rush out and drop $1000+ on a new bike. I'll keep riding her until she puts in for retirement.

They just don't make them today like they did in the good ol' days.