Originally Posted by
estasnyc
One of the questions that's repeatedly ask, now and again, is whether it will be worth the price to put newer components on an older bike instead of buying a newer bike with modern components. My answer is a qualified yes only because I've found good deals online and have done all of my own labor. If I paid full price for these parts then the answer would definitely be no.
I think I agree with you here. It depends on the bike and the components. Is it worth putting full Dura Ace on my 89 Trek 1500? Of course not. But some upgrades make the bike a lot more enjoyable to ride. You just need to know where to draw the line.