Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
Recently returned to cycling, resurrecting a mid-late 90's Bianchi EL-OS steel bike. Did a significant upgrade (2014 Chorus from 1996 Chorus, wheels, seat/seatpost). I like the looks of the bike 'in chrome' better than the now more carbon/black look. But being old I really needed the wider gearing, somewhat more aero wheels, etc. Have pretty much decided not to go after the fork. I dropped a tad over 3.5 pounds and got it down slightly under 19 pounds - I will live with that.
Before and after below.
dave
You coulda had silver, but what: Athena not good enough for you?
I kinda like the bike, but the new chain wheel and crank look clunky and inelegant, like orthopaedic shoes on an otherwise smartly dressed woman. You're not
that old, are you?