Originally Posted by
cyccommute
They were good bikes in 1994. The world has moved on.
You might want to make some changes before those bikes spontaneously combust, however. The XO-2, in particular, is on the edge of melt down. Clipless pedals and STI? You could take out half your city when that thing goes! You need to get some index shifters on it...Stat!
I don't think that time has moved beyond the idea of a road bike designed for mtb wheels and that can handle 26 x 1.5 tires. Those tires make for a plush ride that can handle most road surfaces with aplomb. Over the years, I've done a lot of different kinds of riding over a lot of different bikes. The XO series bikes were a very clever design and do a lot of things right. It's my favorite all rounder.
Maybe if I add a brooks leather saddle, that will help prevent it from a spontaneous meltdown due to lack of old style components on that bike. . . .