Anyone here know about vintage steel bikes?

[DebW]

Moved from another thread... Yeah. I'm saving my nickels and pennies, and the day I have my major debts paid off and can start on student loan debt (HA!) I'm going to invest in an older steel cx bike.
Sure new bikes are nice, but I dream of looking over a '70s Raleigh or Schwinn, running my fingers over little scratches from everyday use, feeling her take the pavement and paths with well-practiced grace and ride her the way she'd been waiting for. I'd assure her that her scuffs are the imperfections that create her perfection and uniqueness. She'd have a Brooks saddle, and I'd learn how to wrap and varnish her handlebars, just for her. A classic beauty, and she'd be mine.
*sigh*

Your DGF might be jealous if she read this, Kit. Go for the Rayleigh and I might be jealous too.

[Kitsune06]

She's a hot '70s model, too. She'd understand. Maybe.
I hope she never reads this all... just the same.