Originally Posted by
gbiker
I have an older Trek mountain bike that I've been using for everything, which is mostly roads right now. I've been getting back into shape and ride every 2-3 days, from 5-15 miles each time. I like long paved hills (1000-1500 vertical feet). I'd like to get up to 25 milers and maybe even more, and up to 2000-3000 vertical feet. I have no plans on racing at this time.
I've been looking at road bikes: Trek 2.3/2.1, Secteur, CAAD9, Defy, etc. Then I looked at Fitness bikes and perhaps they'd suit my needs better? They'd also be cheaper (though price is a minor issue). I like the upright position on my mtb, but bikes like the Secteur are also supposed to have more upright geometry.
Pardon me but the bike you have will serve you well as a general "Fitness bike" if you keep it in good condition. Old for a bike doesn't mean obsolete. In fact, it often means better quality then new in many cases.
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Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?