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It's about comfort and functionality.
I understand when you want a period correct bike (I had them myself), but sticking silly "retro" bits where they're not needed to suffer later is silly. Look at Ed - vintage frame with contemporary components work a charm if you're actually using it to cycle more than 5 miles.
I know I will not go back to a square taper, quill stem, dowtube shifter etc.
Ok, maybe if I get a lovely 80-90s track frame I'll build it the way it supposed to be, but not a road bike.
Besides, the more time I spend on custom, bespoke, artisan stuff, the more I want to keep it on the wall and caress with wet wipes.