Originally Posted by
The Golden Boy
I like a classic bike to be "classic" looking.
I also like things to work as well as they can.
I'm also, at this point in my life, primarily interested in bikes from the 70s - early 90s.
bikes after... say 84 can seamlessly go with classic looking "modern" parts. IMO, Dura Ace 7800 and Ultegra 6600 have a very classic look to them.
Brifters.
late 70's to mid 80's frames from many manufacturers can blend classic components as well. ( in my opinion ).
campy AND dura ace can compliment each other on the same bike.
and " brifters " make me wanna puke ...