I'm with Tom on this one: Show bikes and riders. Why not both categories? I'm not a collector at heart, I just have a few (well, three) old bikes that are part of my cycling history. My favorite is my 1962 Masi Special which I maintained for many years as an all original show bike. But that had a down side because I didn't ride it. The Universal brakes didn't stop well, the Fiamme rims were too soft for New York's boomed-out streets, the gearing was too high for this guy who's getting older, and the toe straps and clips hurt my feet. I finally changed out those offending components and now I ride the bike at least twice a week. Despite the upgrades, I think my Masi should be judged with the best.
Michael Allison
New York, NY