I've got a bike boom French roadie, a "Paris Sport" that is pretty bottom barrel all the way through (Huret Svelto drivetrain, steel wheels, gas pipe for the frame, originally had cottered cranks, etc.). The fork is half chrome. Definitely wouldn't call it "high end" although it is a very nice and smooth rider after a couple minor upgrades (upgraded cranks, new seat post, saddle, tweaked here and there for fit). My fiancee now rides it, although she demanded I put on... safety levers. It didn't have 'em stock.