Originally Posted by SurferRosa

I think the mid '70s Motobécanes fit this bill better than any. I've never had to sand down a stem for one. The paint schemes "look classic." Yes, a swiss bb and french threaded steerer may be an issue if their components are botched. Guess I've gotten lucky in that regard. Generally, they're worth it. Just talking about Moto's top four american-market models...