Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
No, that's pretty much baked into the definition of a retro-grouch. Cyclists that prefer older (vintage) bikes, but don't constantly argue that modern bikes are crap, aren't labelled as retro-grouches.
"Grouch" being the operative syllable.
Indeed, the monthly C&V rides I organized with another forum member are made up of guys like me who like old bikes, and new bikes, and have both and ride them for speed and pleasure. Retro, but no grouching.