Originally Posted by
Oldhead
I actually stop peddling and coast when they go by. I can stand the smell of diesel and have a hard time breathing in the stench
Don't think that is quite what the OP was looking for. Wet blankets don't go well with bikes.
I have a 1973 schwinn world touring that is visually challenged but in mechanical top shape. Steel 10 speed, as in 10 total not 10 on the cog, barcon shift, round curves H bar and a B-17 saddle. Took it for a good long here and there ride a few days ago and I too also caught a draft behind a bus. (the commonality of the bus draft prompted me to post here) The flexey steel, the nature of the ride and drafting all reminded me of the old days except that the bus was NG powered so no diesel fumes.