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One of their main grievances about the old bikes was flexiness.
This can actually add a lot to the comfort, I have a 653 frame which is super flexy. But very very comfortable, its almost like suspension going over potholes.
Would probably get unerving bombing down a big descent. But for riding in the city its just great.
People also have the option of mixing and matching. A lot of peoples old steel builds I see here have modern brakes, pedals & shifters.