Originally Posted by
dohc97
lol, so i pretty much need an intermediate forum. the issue with 7 speed brifters is they are ugly and i cannot source them as easily as what im looking into. Its not about returns and investment, its about the journey. I enjoy my hobbies and money i use on that is considered lost from the moment it goes into the fun fund. I have sunk thousands of dollars into my reef tanks and the most i have ever seen back was a couple hundred after selling equipment for dirt cheap. For me learning and spending the time wrenching on the bike is well worth the effort to others it might not and i understand that. I think i have enough info to continue to source my parts, aside from that robbietunes(centurion expert) has been helping me out a lot via pm. thanks again.
I'm a bit surprised at all the flack you are getting here. I've also blown way more money on other hobbies where the "return on investment" is virtually nil. At least with bikes, a vintage frame with modern components will get you back at least half what you put into it. I've built up older frames where I'm certain I could sell the bike for more than I had into it in the end (helps when you get the bike for a steal).