That's tough, on the one hand, if you're spending half the cost of new, I can see the value of going new, but on the other hand, if you really like how this one fits and rides, why mess with a good thing and just upgrade. Hmmm, tough call.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?), 1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"