Bike for overhaul
I want to learn to start maintaining and repairing my bikes myself. I'm pretty handy but I've never worked on bikes before. As a starting point, I've armed myself with a copy of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance.
My bikes are in decent repair right now but I happen to be in the market for a new touring/commuting bike. I thought it might be fun to pick up a lugged steel framed bike from the 70's or 80's and overhaul it. How do I make sure I buy a bike that I'll still be able to get parts for? Are there certain brands that tend to be more compatible with today's parts than others? I haven't narrowed things down yet but I've seen bikes from Peugeot, Raleigh, Fuji, and Schwinn that might fit the bill.
Thanks for the help.