I am in the middle. I love vintage frames and the vintage steel lugged frame look, along with the look of a nice quill stem but also love dual pivot brakes and my compact double 11 speed with sti shifters. best of both worlds.
classic friction is easier to set up and easier to mix/match and macgyver if needed and I find a ride differently, shift less with this setup.
i have nothing against, carbon, electronic shifting, disc brakes, or even pedal assist but not for me right now, reserve the right to change my mind
and threadless stems are soulless and fugly
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)