Originally Posted by
seagrade
I’d choose the 1977. Bicycles are made for riding and I’d find the ‘77 more rideable and serviceable and hence ride it more.
I think this may be the reason for many. It's familiar, it's "iconic", the components "look" right. Most of what I collect and ride are 80s race bikes, some Dura-Ace 7400, some Campagnolo. To step back to the 70s was a leap for me, but still, everything is super familiar. To step back a generation before that means learning a bunch of new stuff and maybe buying some new tools.