Originally Posted by
Burton
What technology in particular have you found so impressing?
Stuff that wasn't around or that wasn't readily affordable when I bought the old road bike:
- integrated brake/shift levers (a.k.a. "brifters")
- indexed shifting
- carbon fiber frames that are insanely stiff yet still all-day comfortable
- relaxed/endurance geometry frames
- affordable aerodynamic frames and wheels
I've test-ridden Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting it's pretty impressive, too!
Ultra-smooth shifts while hammering at full-power, no need to "trim" the front derailleur, etc. A bit too pricey today, but in a few more years...
Personally I've yet to find any newer components that can't be fitted to the older frames
You must own relatively recent frames then. Support for 27" wheels/tires, 126mm rear hub spacing, and 1" steerers is dwindling rapidly. Obviously you can still find these things, but your selection is much more limited than if you were using "modern" sizes.