I just purchased a Miyata Steel bike from the mid-'80's. Built up completely as a single speed - less than $175, but man what a ride - smoooothhhh!

I am presently LUSTING after a mid-70's english bike I have found here in town - all Campy Record and Reynolds 531 frame and fork. $250. And, OOHH baby, High Flange hubs!!

These are the bikes I lust after, the stuff in the bike stores nowadays - it bores me, I barely look at it as I aim for the back rooms where the good stuff is hiding.

All mass produced, soulless bikes today.