I have been meaning to ask this question for a long time. I have a few vintage bikes that I really like riding. I also have many sets of vintage skis and bindings that I also enjoy using. The question to the list is this. What makes bikes so desired, but other sports less so?
An old Marker Simplex releasing toe I think is as interesting as an old campy record derailleur. The feel of an old ski is much like an old bike. Not likely to win the TdF, but can be a hoot to ski and can keep up with the best - it is about the skier as much or more than the ski, just as with the bikes.
But bike stuff really has a following and a desireability. But other sports, beautiful NOS equipment sometimes goes unsold. Why? Is it the age of the sport, is it the large diversity of components? Is it the world wide access to the sport? Oh, yeah, safety. But an old bike has issues too, and those old bindings, some of them, were great.
Other sports that don't get much interest must be out there too.
Anyway, just been wondering, and I hope this is not a stretch of the subject. Dan Kasha Seattle Wa PS Last night was a great night skiing on old Olin Mark IV's with Look 77 bindings and straps.
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