For many cyclists the golden era of cycling was the late 1970s and early 1980s. Eddy Merckx had crushed all those who stood in his path and he did it with style, on bikes that now look distinctly cool whilst wearing cycling clothing that while it may not have been the best in technical terms, was certainly the best in style terms. He was followed by a French renaissance with Bernard Hinault and Laurent Fignon bringing a certain Gallic flair to the sport as technology started to have more impact on the outcome of bike races.

In today's era of carbon fiber and near disposable bike frames in the rush towards ever lighter equipment many cycling fans remember fondly the bikes of yesteryear. Made from steel tubes the bike frames were plain looking by today's standards. Their regular diamond shame and small tube diameters meant there was little to set apart one frame from another until you climbed on one and rode it for yourself. The steel bikes of yesteryear had a certain undeniable soul to them, especially compared to today's harsh aluminum rides and dead carbon frames.

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