Originally Posted by carleton

Generally speaking, you shouldn't buy old technology for racing. This goes for:

- Frames
- Threaded headsets
- Old style pedals
- Vintage anything

There are only a few old things that have stood the test of time:

- Nitto B123/125 bars
- Shimano Octalink track cranks
- Toshi, Kashimax, etc...straps

If a bike has a threaded stem, you don't want it. Unless that's your thing and you are into vintage bikes. But, don't buy it thinking that it's better. It may have been amazing when it first appeared, now it's just old.

There are exceptions. But, don't get fooled into thinking older is somehow better.