Hmm..., probably a bicycle shop, entry level, 70's to 80's frame, that fit me well. Chromoly or Manganese blend tubing, though other tubing would probably be okay, even hi-ten, depending on other qualities. 27" rims, Mavic MA2's, spoked to Suzue or Sunshine hubs. Panaracer tires. 5 speed (minimum). Suntour ratchet shifters. 70's-80's Suntour derailleurs. Sufficient brakes, like Mafac Racers or Wiemann centerpulls w good shoes, like Coolstops . Pork Chop brake housing. MKS Pedals. A Blackburn knockoff rear rack. I would need the bike to have a story, like being a Puch Pathfinder AD (my first bike), or U0-8 (the bike of 70's proletariat), or a bike I saved from near destruction... but, every bike usually takes on a history and personal story eventually. I think a bike like this would fill a majority of my riding efforts these days, or, if I had the lifestyle that allowed me to bike commute to work and town. I think the right bike like this would end up being worth more in sentimental value (to me) than probably anyone else could visualize it ever being worth. In a way, there is a bit of magic in bike that's a better ride than it's apparent worth... I know, because I read so many stories about them from people on this forum.