What about "working classics?" I have four pre-'84 steel bikes that have either ergo, STI, or fixed-gear duties. All *started* as classic lightweights, but the practicalities of racing/training over the years has morphed them into classic frames with a smattering of modern parts. Lots of rolling anachronisms, like Ergo STI levers mated to 16 year old SR calipers and SR front derailleur. Or a bike with 36 hole NR front wheel and a 32 hole 9s Dura-Ace Cassette rear.
>>> <OROBOYZ@aol.com> 01/04 10:04 AM >>>
In a message dated 1/4/01 7:18:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
KCTOMMY@email.msn.com writes:
<< The bike will be done Rivendell style (eclectic mix of old and new, with friction shifting.) >>
Russ Fitzgerald and I have just been privately discussing these bikes that are eclectic mixes of old and new.. Old frames with a spattering of new parts .......New frames that are made in acknowledgment of older forms (Rivendells, etc.)
"Neo Classics?" .... "Classic Mannerists?" .... "Vintage Hot Rods?".... "Irvings?"
No really, what moniker would best and most succinctly describe these immensely rideable and refined mounts..?
Dale Brown