Originally posted by Coaster
How does this sound?-I could upgrade my excellent condition '86 steel frame (Tange 2) road bike for about $700.00 rather than spend over a grand to buy a new one.
Here's what I've been quoted for parts (I install):
Ultegra 9 spd kit (STI shifters, rear drlr, cassette & chain-$279.00
Ultegra crankset-120.00
Ultegra bottom bracket-40.00
Mavic "Cosmos" wheels-280.00
Or, would I be better off getting all those components as part of a new bike?
Thanks,
Rich
You'de be looking at twice the price of the upgrade for a new Ultegra bike. If your steel frame is still in good shape and you like the ride, I'd stick with it and do the upgrade.