We've all read the threads that say something like: "it ain't worth it to upgrade the old steely; just get a new bike"

Well, since my Cervelo is busted I decided to put all my fancy stuff on the old (1989) 531c Raleigh because I couldn't wait to try my new Dura-Ace 180mm 10 speed cranks.

I gotta tell ya, with all the good stuff on the old bike, I can't notice much difference between it and the Superprodigy. I think much of it has to do with the Columbus Muscle fork.

What would be cheaper: putting a carbon fork, DA 9 speed and some new wheels on an old bike, or buying a new carbon or alu bike with Dura-Ace?

hmmmmmm