Originally Posted by
daf1009
Help me understand...WHY is second better?
sorry, i thought it was obvious.
my post is another take on the theme. the first pic looks like rusted junk. the second pic shows that after meticulously overhauling everything, one can turn junk into a $400 bike. but not only is it more valuable and infinitely more beautiful, it's perfectly adjusted, efficient, quiet and feels 'new.'
sometimes it's not about elite componentry, but about being perfectly sized, adjusted, and built.
also, shimano 600 groups from this period are badass. i especially love the headsets.