First of all, no magazine should make you cry.

Second, our bikes sell. In business, you push the products that
don't sell.
Third, why the heck would you want any 'recognition of a classic' from the company that makes it? They already know! I'd rather see other publications/organizations give these bikes some recognition. That's the real crime here.

If you're really worried that much about seeing your bike in print, here's an idea: GO FOR A RIDE.