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Old 09-16-10 | 09:47 AM
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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
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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).

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