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I have 3 vintage frames that I have resprayed and maintain. One of them is now 25 years old and I still get a real joy out of riding it. Conversely, my 9 year lod alu frame now feels like a formless lump and really should be consigned to a new life as bottle tops.
Part of the pleasure of riding my old frames is maintaining them and this needn't be expensive. I'll concede that they're not as 'quick' as a modern carbon frame with carlos fandango wheels - but who cares? Just ride the old frame and enjoy it secure in the knowledge that you didn't just pop down to your local shop and get the latest gizmo stuff that shimano think is essential to your riding.