When I got back into cycling in 2006 I was considering refurbing my old 10-speed. I decided to buy a modern bike instead. It was during this time that I learned that people were converting old 10-speeds to fixed gear. A few months after getting the "new bike" I decided convert the 1970 Paris Sport as second bike. To this day it's my favorite bike to ride for "pure pleasure". You can't beat the simplicity and connection of Rider-to-Bike-to-Road.