Originally Posted by Hudson308

I would suggest an early 90's hybrid... lugged if you can find it. Butted chrome moly, plenty of 700C tire clearance, cantilever brakes. Trek Multitrack, Raleigh Detour, Schwinn Sierra or Criss Cross, Specialized Crossroads, or one of the Marin models. Adaptable to just about any parts group you wanna throw at it. If you're worried about any lack of respect, strip it and paint it with something wild enough that no one can figure out what it is.