I rode a Nishiki Pro with Nuevo Record circa 1975/76 for five years. At a police auction, I found a gunmetal Teledyne Titanium racing bike with Super Record. For... twenty five bucks.
Removed the Super Record and put it on my Nishiki Pro and gave the Teledyne to a friend. That was one very stiff frame.
All the while, rode vintage motorcycles like a KZ 500 Triple, Norton Commando, Triumph Bonneville and Yamaha 650 twin.
The bikes and motorcycles of today are light years beyond what we had in the 70's. Still had tons of fun though and much safer road conditions.
My Waterford R33 sport with Campy Record is the smoothest and most comfortable bike I've ever ridden.
The Harley Road King Classic that I recently sold was a much better motorcycle than anything I rode years ago.
Whatever you ride. .. enjoy!