I came here looking for kindred spirits. I'm a late baby boomer who got (re)interested in cycling as a teen during the early 1970s bike boom. I raced first as a Cat IV in 1977 then as an "outlaw" up until about 1990. Around 1992 I parked my Ciocc and didn't ride again until 2009. I've tried out various 21st century "innovations" (e.g., carbon fiber frames, index shifting, brifters, aero clinchers, etc.) and have yet to be impressed enough to want a new ride. This particular forum topic connects me with others who appreciate the type of bicycle that I enjoyed (and still enjoy) riding.