Originally Posted by
khatfull
I think of classic as defining a style and vintage defining a date. Of course, the ultimate definition of those varies per person.
Edit: I'd think of a custom modern lugged frame as
classically styled. That certainly doesn't mean it's vintage. In my subjective opinion, if the bike uses a threadless headset it's no longer "classic". I think you have to have a quill stem to be a classic

+100
This is exactly how I feel. I have a mid 90's Tommasini that is in no way vintage but is lugged steel. I think of it as classic (some may differ because of the ergo shifters).
Mutt
Last edited by Muttleyone; 09-16-10 at 11:23 AM.