Originally Posted by
StanSeven
I've had that and other bikes from that era. It's an okay bike, just like many others of that time. But the benefits of newer bikes are apparent. Take that Klein and sprint all out, especially on a steep hill and then do the same on a 14 lb CF. The difference is amazing.
I really doubt the 4 lb. difference would make much difference. Maybe mentally- it would *feel* like you're doing better (Not that that is to be discounted- I believe perception/psychology has a lot to do with riding)- but we're talking apples and oranges here- as my comparison was restricted to bikes in the same original price-range as the Klein- and as far as I know, you can't get a 14 lb. CF bike for ~$1700, eh?