Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
exactly. i love nice bikes, and rare parts, but its no fun just looking at em! Hubs can be over hauled, frames can be repared and restored, wheels can be rebuilt... I had the stan miles originally set up with all modern parts, it took me about a year till it was all more or less period. Always looked classic though, in my opinion.
+1.
I think I ride more than ever now that I have a rediculously nice and pretty bike. I'd be too stressed to commute on it, but couldn't stand to see it sitting idle in the apartment, so it's inspired me to wake up really early and ride for a few hours before work every day.
That said, I'm glad it's not my only bike because I never lock it up or ride it in anything other than perfect sunshine.