Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Planning to rebuild my Centurion 12 speed. Steel frame about 1985 vintage. Advise wanted. Especially on conversion to carbon fork, component set, wheels. Have been out of biking for 14 years & just want a get back in shape bike before buying a new one. Is this plan more expensive than buying new? Please skip the snide "why" comments. Thanks.
For what you want to do,the 'plan' makes no sense, especially a CF for on older steel bike that probably rides pretty well to begin with.Clean it up, ride it and put the money into a better bike when you decide to buy one. You would be surprised at the 'mileage' you can get out if an old bike if you 'just go do it'.