In 1970 I was a sophomore in H.S., got a job at the only bike shop in our little Village and rode a Olmo Italian 10 speed racer!! Helped several friends onto Euro 10 speeds from stingrays. We always had a dozen or more riders so I rode all thru H.S.
Shared a car I helped my Mom buy (no father around) to go out on dates but I showed up at my main girl friend's home on the 10 speed all the time!!
Sadly I quit riding for many years when I went into the USAF, married my first wife, etc. Didn't started riding again till 1984, on a Univega Grand Turismo 18 speed Touring Bike and joined the local club called STRADA. I guess I didn't care if I was with the "IN" bunch, I just know that all my friends thought my Screaming Zonker Yellow Olmo was "COOL"!