I'm sure several of us are watching this XO-1 auction with interest on a NOS 59cm 1993 XO-1:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300424850980&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT I watch with interest just to the extent that it is interesting to see people willing to pay more than retail for a 17 year old bike. Of course, getting the equivalent of that bike today would cost even more, a lot more, but still. The thing that got me thinking was the title, including the text "Rivendell fans rejoice!". The vibe I have gotten from my short time on this forum is that there is not a ton of deep seated nostalgia for the XO-1, even though none of us is all that surprised at XO-1's going for $1500 to $2000. I don't think many from this forum is rejoicing at the availability of that particular XO-1 either. Sure, some of us own one, or have owned one, and like(d) it just fine. So, I guess my question is: Do you keep your eyes out for Bridgestones? Which one(s) do you look for? What would you pay relative to retail to get one? Would you restore it, or resurrect it into something else? For me, I always liked the RB1, and got the opportunity to buy a 1992 basically unridden for $600. I bought it and keep it at a vacation place where the riding is flat. I'm happy I did. The XO that I am nostalgic for is my 1993 XO-2, which had dirt drops. It's long gone but I'd love to get another one of those. I'd probably pay $400 for that or a 1994 XO-3. I almost jumped on a 1993 XO-3 on ebay last month, that went for $300 or so, but I would have ended up replacing nearly everything on it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
