old 10 speed v. current road bikes differences???
04-19-05, 10:20 PM
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old 10 speed v. current road bikes differences???
I've always been a mountain bike rider, I was wondering if someone can break down the differences between old 10 speed v. current road bikes. And is it even worth getting one? (I will use it for triathlons but I'm not a hardcore triathlete and I didn't want to get a tri bike because I would like to use it more than for triathlons)
I've seen an ad for 3 old 10 speeds, a Catalina Carlton, Raleigh Grand Prix and a Centurian (as seen on the tube of the bike) for like 10-20 bucks. They didn't know the year, but I can tell you they were old, because the shifters were on the tube and they definitely don't look like current road bikes.
I've seen an ad for 3 old 10 speeds, a Catalina Carlton, Raleigh Grand Prix and a Centurian (as seen on the tube of the bike) for like 10-20 bucks. They didn't know the year, but I can tell you they were old, because the shifters were on the tube and they definitely don't look like current road bikes.
04-19-05, 10:51 PM
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older road bikes are a lot heavier, they are more prone to problems caused by wear and they only have a limited lifespan left(if they were well used)
i have a 1968 gitane(it's french), it died when i rode it for a double century in one day(oops)
my workouts were a little too tough for it, but it was used for serious road racing for several years before i got it, as the second owner.
i now have a cannondale R700, it rides smoother, faster, and it weighs next to nothing compared to the 10lb gitane.
i have a 1968 gitane(it's french), it died when i rode it for a double century in one day(oops)
my workouts were a little too tough for it, but it was used for serious road racing for several years before i got it, as the second owner.
i now have a cannondale R700, it rides smoother, faster, and it weighs next to nothing compared to the 10lb gitane.
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Also you should look at shifting, etc. STI vs downtube shifters, etc. My understanding is that downtube was a lot harder to use than STI. Also the bikes are heavier...
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04-20-05, 01:11 AM
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If it's good working condition and it's the proper size, for 10-20 bucks you can't go wrong. If the road bug bites like it did with me after hopping back on my old 12 speed, having a bike to ride will give you time to research / save up for if needed the bike best for you. It will also give you a second bike to use as a beater so to speak.
04-20-05, 01:32 AM
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He's right. No matter how safe youre neighbourhood is, leaving your bike at the train station every day of the week for the whole day is not gonna leave your bike in the best condition, so an old 10 speed is still a joy to ride to the train station, and safe at a train station.
