OK, now it’s just a list of expensive bikes….
Boutique does not necessarily mean classic.
Take a look at the car world and check the cars that become classics – VW Beetle, Mk1 Escort and Cortina, Citroen 2CV, The Mini, the Landrover, Fiat 500….
These are the ones that many people love and cherish, cars that stood for something, or broke new ground (Which in some cases has never been bettered) but not because of how much they cost or how fast they are…..
So, I’ve got 3 suggestions, in no particular order.
Kona Explosif – Still in production after what, 18-19 years? Set the standard for hardtails in so many ways, hugely influential, a joy to ride. People scrabble over getting their hands on a decent used one…
The original Specialized Enduro – A bike that just worked very, very well. They still fetch a good price, there’s still not been a massive leap foreward since then. Still a brilliant bike.
And the Landrover of MTBs, the On-One Inbred – A bit ugly and utilerian, does anything for anyone at a pinch, hard to kill, cheap, endlessly repairable.
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