Fresh out of lurkdom, I would greatly appreciate some advice on whether to upgrade or replace my trusty ol' 1994 Marin Stinson. This should be a no-brainer (get a new bike!) except that:
1) The geometry feels tailor-made for me.
2) It is a lightweight steel bike, which seems kind of hard to find.
3) I love this bike.
Except for new tires and seat, this bike has every part that it came with:
Marin Stinson
Each time I try a new bike, the riding position never feels as comfortable. Some people comment that the bike looks really loooooong, and I think the stretched out riding position is what works for me. What I would like are better brakes, more efficient gearing and ergonomic grips.
Is it reasonable to try to modernize an old bike like this? Or is there a similar new bike that I should consider? By the way, it is primarily used as a commuter 9 miles each way from Brooklyn to Midtown Manhattan.
BTW if this is a really stupid question, please don't hate! I like this forum and hope to stick around.