Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
IMHO Nuovo Classics had it all. the pinnacle of steel design, easy to use index (without complicated brifters) aero brakelever for a clean appearance.
I can see why you make the distinction of what you call Nuovo Classics, but I don't really distinguish them from C&V; I think they are simply the pinnacle of C&V.
Another rule of thumb that people use for answering the "Is it C&V?" question is simply age: Is it 20 years old? Stuff through the early 90s is C&V; a little later will get you into the tent, as long as it is more classic that trendsetting (for its time).
An interesting "bubble" right on the edge is the early hybrids like your Trek T50. I have a '94 Nsihiki Sport XRS, also a hybrid. It and other early hybrids have been discussed in this forum, but there is not a clear consensus in the forum, although they are gaining acceptance as C&V.