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OmegaWolf
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Bikes: 1995 Trek 370, 1997 Trek 800 Sport, 2013 Specialized Crossroads Elite, 2016 Trek Emonda ALR5, 1991 Fuji Roubaix

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High-end parts on low-end frame?

After 20 years and 25,000+ miles my '95 Trek 370 was worn out. I repainted it and rebuilt it with a less aggressive handlebar setup, Force 22 group set and Zonda wheels. Other cyclists have given me grief and said I'm a fool for putting high-end components on an old cro-moly frame. For about $1200 in parts and help from the LBS I have the frame that I've loved riding for 20 years that went from 26.6 pounds to 21.2 pounds and now rides silky smooth. Plus I got the experience of completely tearing down and rebuilding a bike. Why am I a fool for doing this?
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