Originally Posted by
fogrider
the question I have is this: so have you ridden a modern bike? people say "I like the look of old bikes" and I just say: really? is that why you ride a bike? I mean, sure you want a nice looking bike, but does anyone really care what it looks like? why don't you care about how it rides? how well do those brakes work? works good huh? how does it compare to dura ace? I'm willing to bet they flex. I was out riding a few years ago and I see this old guy on a modone and I said "sweet ride" and he said that he got it a few months ago and loves it. he said that he was riding an old mountain bike for more than 20 years. he did not intend on getting a new bike, but he went into a LBS for some service and the guy said take it out for a spin. he was sold the minute he got on it.
I've got a Marin road bike in the garage hanging from the rafters that hasn't been ridden by me in two years. It is a pop can steel with carbon fork & carbon rear triangle. I think the steel is Columbus; a combo of Thron & Nemo??? I'd have to look for sure. My teenage son rides it when we go out; he likes it.
It is a beautiful bike and rides pretty good. However, it it is a little twitchy for my likes anymore.
My riding style has changes a lot over the last few years. Although I ride a lot; I ride slower and, can I say, more purposefully. My weight is still down there where I can get with the program but I rarely do anymore unless my son eggs me on. He's the hotdog now; I've passed the torch and the bike to him. I'll ride this old heavy steel bike with the relaxed geometry and low bottom bracket to the grave.
Simran