Originally Posted by
cycleheimer
This one wasn't an expensive bike, but it is my favoite. A 1981 Fuji S-12-S (18-speed). My first nice lightweight road bike as a kid was an S-10-S "Special Road Racer".
I'm of the opinion that just because a bicycle isn't expensive doesn't necessarily mean that it can't be a nice riding bike. I have to admit that my strong affinity for English roadsters is informed by the fact that I like simple bicycles and that, in turn, extends to my choice in road bikes.