To paraphrase Justice Potter - "I can't define classic, but I know it when I see it."

We all have things we like and one of the best things about this forum is how different our tastes are. I don't understand how someone's grail bike can be a Trek, a Bianchi (no offense BG!)...or a Fuji, but that's me. I think the Cervello above has far more class and style than any Specialized I've ever seen, CF or not, but that's why there's chocolate and vanilla. I got a great deal on a Trek 660 a while back...purple...and to me that bike screamed flip, even though it was my size. I have no interests in Treks but someone who had far more interest in them than me ended up getting a dream frame. I got some parts I wanted.

I also think a lot of how much we enjoy the ride is a reflection of how much the bike fits our tastes and brand prejudices...you could have the smoothest, best riding Fuji on Earth and the worst riding Hetchins on Earth and I'm sure I'd prefer the Hetchins...because of how rare and interesting they are. To me, the mass produced stuff is boring and I tend not to like brands that make a ton of current low end stuff.