with all bikes its journey , you start with a philosophy of use , and then customize the bike to meet that need , over all a vintage bike is never going to be better than a modern bike , they have their strengths , and can be updated very easily , but you need to match your bike to the need first , if you want a cheap ride that gets around 250 is pennies , but is the bike going to be good for the job , and or be able to be customized to meet the need ????