02-12-2018, 03:42 AM
I'm still using a 1973 Marantz receiver. It works great. No need to replace it. I will admit that I haven't spun my collection of early-60's Blue Note vinyl for quite some time, but my turntable is still connected and ready for action. Probably could use a new cartridge though.
In the same breath that some bemoan fake fins and fake carbs, one could add spoked wheels. There's no functional reason for manufacturers to continue to offer spokes, but it's what this market segment relates to and expects on their retro-styled bikes (I suppose). No harm, no foul, and like the fins and carbs, they look cool. I'm unaware of any claimed performance gains, but to Guth's point, that's not how these bikes are being marketed.
In the same breath that some bemoan fake fins and fake carbs, one could add spoked wheels. There's no functional reason for manufacturers to continue to offer spokes, but it's what this market segment relates to and expects on their retro-styled bikes (I suppose). No harm, no foul, and like the fins and carbs, they look cool. I'm unaware of any claimed performance gains, but to Guth's point, that's not how these bikes are being marketed.