Is being pedantic old school or is it just being a curmudgeon? Does being old school mean embracing new technology, blending old and new or firmly planting themselves in the past? IMO old school is a state of mind. Listening to opinions but choosing for yourself what is 'the best' shrugging off criticism because of what you like. I had my first road bike in 81' but I would not want it now. My daily ride and my favorite is a 17 year old steel/carbon mixed frame with new sti shifting. I have a full carbon aero wheeled blah blah blah that I have not touched in almost 2 years.