My late 80's drop-barred Rockhopper used to get lots of comments around town. Guys twice my age who'd had one or had done something similar, emulating John Tomac. Women generally commented that they liked the purple bar tape. I do too. Now that gravel bikes are more of a thing I don't get that many comments.

I have a coworker who told me a story about his "nice shorts". That was the comment he got from women who saw him riding in his too old shorts. Shorts with a view.