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I had a Bates BAR up until recently and found it a pretty stiff ride for the frame's age (1950s).
For reference I also have a modern Condor road bike and a track frame I use on the road.
I have a article from a 1980s cycling weekly magazine (written by Hilary Stone!) that compared a BAR with a contemporary bike and the conclusion was that the frame could still mix it.