I have ALL kinds of bikes, from a 1939 Elgin ballooner I may never build, up to a 2005 Schwinn Alloy SS cruiser. Lately (the last year and a half) I have been getting heavily into 70's through early 90's road bikes. I love them all. The beautiful paint, polished bits of aluminum, gorgeous lugs. Nothing really flimsy about them. That is an interesting view though. I used to feel the same way until I got a couple of decent lightweights. The whole feel of riding them inspires confidence. There's just nothing like the feel of going 30+ mph on bike that looks as nice as it performs.,,,,BD