What brand/model is the bike. If from a reputable company should be a great bike. Seems to me that the only difference between the older and newer bikes is the weight. Manufacturers have figured out over the years how to make the frames lighter and just as strong. I have an old Look from about 20 years ago. Is still a great bike in my opinion. I prefer and mostly ride steel and Ti bikes, although most of them have carbon forks. Just a matter of preference.