What do you really love seeing on a gorgeous retro bike?

[juice]

Lately i saw a pedal with a twisted pedal strap underneath and that is a brilliant idea. That way there is no movement of the straps at all. I really love this idea and from this day on i will twist all my pedal straps.

 

[tintin40]

carbon.
Seats at the correct hight & level

 

[elPedro666]

I love a neat, home-made fix

 

[stevec1975]

Attention to detail in every area.

 

[suburbanreuben]

signs of having been a much loved, well used, daily rider, evolved to suit that person perfectly.

 

[coomber]

mud

 

[drystonepaul]

A race number.

 

[Matthews]

Lately i saw a pedal with a twisted pedal strap underneath and that is a brilliant idea. That way there is no movement of the straps at all. I really love this idea and from this day on i will twist all my pedal straps.

Been doing that for 20+ years, don't do it now as I've gone clipless.
Matthew :shock:

 

[rory breaker]

Dust

Sharkfin

 

[theredchili]

hite-rite (if suitable build period )
amber walls (if suitable build period )
mud
patina

seeing them blast past anything modern :twisted: