Originally Posted by Miyata110

I have no idea what anyone else thinks - every time I try to guess I get it wrong - but I like older bikes/cars/tractors/etc. because I like to be different and I prefer fixing old things to buying new (or as my wife calls me - cheap).

Both of my neighbors mow their lawns on new Cub Cadets, so I bought and fixed a '79 Wheel Horse. All of the cyclists in my area ride new Trek, Felt, etc. with brifters, I found an '86 Miyata with DT shifters. In both cases I saved upwards of $1,500, I ride equipment that performs as well if not better for my purposes, and when things go wrong (as they do for old and new machines alike) I'm able to do the work myself.