As the title states, are there really any rules for what we consider a classic or vintage bike? The reason I’m asking is I’m putting together a project bike. It is a 1999 Waterford. It was the last year for a full Reynolds 531 frame and fork for Waterford. That and the fact is a lugged frame wit a 1” fork. If you didn’t know most folks would say it’s a typical 80’s era bike. The only non vintage thing is no down tube bosses. But that’s isn’t a problem if you use barcon shifters.
Any opinions or suggestions for a proper group.
Short answer, no especially for this which is great.
All the things you mention put it squarely in the realm, checks all boxes for C+V regardless of when it was built.
I love it when this happens, so cool to keep the flame burning, retro, classic, vintage, tribute, et all, the foundation is rock solid.
As we all know, Waterford's Schwinn roots go back as far as most so its all good.
Make it so.
Here's one I just built with exactly all this in mind and modern group to boot.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ou-decide.html
