Upgrade Old Bike?
05-28-07, 06:17 PM
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Upgrade Old Bike?
Ok. I ride an old 1984 centurion accordo. I'm ready to upgrade, but is it even worth installing a new, modern drivetrain or would I be better off looking for a newer used bike in good condition or buyin a new one? Any specific recommendations for the upgrade if I should do it? I need help this bike is DATED!
05-28-07, 06:23 PM
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The Accordo was not made from top of the line tubing, Tange #2 or lower, so spending a lot of money to upgrade is not good economy. You're also starting with a freewheel rear hub, so basically everything in the drivetrain on that bike would need replacing. I have and ride older bikes, so I'm not anti-vintage.
Welcome to BF, by the way. The C&V subforum is a good place for that ride.
Welcome to BF, by the way. The C&V subforum is a good place for that ride.
05-28-07, 06:28 PM
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Ya...I'm not anti - vintage, but I do object to my main bike being older than me. It's a good bike though - I keep it well mantained and it usually behaves 
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also, how much do you think it would cost to upgrade the whole drivetrain to shimano sora or campagnolo xenon or mirage?
05-28-07, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bailcash09
also, how much do you think it would cost to upgrade the whole drivetrain to shimano sora or campagnolo xenon or mirage?
05-28-07, 08:15 PM
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OK.... i checked it out through probikekit and I could get the whole tiagra drivetrain (including wheels and brakes) for about $390 + s&h. That's not bad. Probably not worth it on the accordo, but not bad. Thanks for the link.
