Originally Posted by
marley mission
great topic
i'd say 60s 70s for me
but if i like the bike i like the bike
no matter the vintage
things that do it for me on any bike
cottered cranks, friction shifters
oddball deraillers, weathered look
cool headbadges, cool colors
No derailleurs, weathered, cottered cranks, and a nice Raleigh headbadge.
1955 Raleigh Lenton "Reg Harris Road Model" - fixed gear model.
Even more weathered...
1950 Raleigh Sports
I do have a great affection for 50's bicycles... they are just a little harder to find than 70's and 80's bikes.