CrMo + Lugs + Made in Italy sticker pretty much does it for me.

A lovely lady that works at a local shop pretty much always says "I love that frame" when I bring my Pinarello in. You'd think she'd tire of saying that but nope.

The guys at City Bikes would often gush about my Univega Super Special.

The dudes at Bridgetown Bicycles (the old one in Hollywood 'hood) would often freak out on my Mongoose, presumably because they all got to ride it and feel the love.